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OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)
Yourtractor isequipped withan operatorpresence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine runningand the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Lower mower with attachment liftcontrol.
• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.
A'FFACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED =POSITION
=ENGAGED"
POSITION
//
A'FrACHMENT
HIGH POSITION
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 9
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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CAUTION: Do not drive up or down I
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
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do not drive across any slope.
Choose the slowest speed before starting upor down
hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
• To restartmovement, slowlyrelease parkingbrakeand
clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-
ment liftcontrol.
• When pushingortowing your tractor be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting
yourtractoron atruck ora trailer,be sure hood isclosed and
secured totractor. Use anappropriate means oftying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)
• The engineinyour tractor has been shipped, fromthe
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
• Remove oilfill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsertthe
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level If necessary, add oil until
"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-
ties section in this manual.
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ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasolinewith a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded
gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisturewhichleads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-
age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let itrun until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional information. Never uSe engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.