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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS
Tow onlythe attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specificationsof the manufacturer of your
tractor.Use common sense when towing.
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose tractionwith the
ground and cause you to lose controlof
your tractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine inyour tractor has been
shipped, from the factory,already filled
with summer weight oil.
f. Check engine oilwith tractoron level
ground.
2. Unthread and remove oil fillcap/
dipstick;wipe oil off, Reinsert the
dipstick intothe tube and rest oil fill
cap on the tube. Do notthread the
cap onto the tube. Remove and read
oil level. If necessary, add oil until
=FULL" mark on dipstickis reached.
Do notoverfill.
• For cold weather operationyou should
change oilfur easier starting(See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-
nance section in this manual.
Oil Fill Cap/
Dtpsteck
ADD GASOLINE
• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline
will increase carbon and lead oxide
depositsand reduce valve life). Do not
mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantitiesthat can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operatingin
AOAWARNING: Experience indicatesthat
alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation ofacids dudngstorage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system ofan
engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine
and letit run untilthe fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel
_k orpermanent damage may occur.
CAUTION: Fillto bottomofgas tank
filler neck. Donot overfill. Wipe offany
spilled oilor fuel. Do not store, spillor use
gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
Whenstarlingtheeagine furthefirst time orif
theenginehasrunoutoffuel, itwiqtakeextra
crenklegitma tomovefuel from thetanktothe
engine.
1. Siton seat in operating position.
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
parking brake.
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral(N)
position.
3. Move attachment clutchto =DISEN-
GAGED" position.
4. Move throttlecontrol to choke position.
NOTE: Beforestarting,readthe warm and
coldsta_ng prcoedumsbelow.
5. Insert key intoignition and tum key
clockwise to =START" positionand
release key as soon as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuouslyfor
morethan fifteen seconds per minute.If
the engine does not startafter several
attempts, move throttlecontroltofast
position,wait a few minutesand try
again. If engine stilldoes not start,
move the throttlecontrolback tothe
choke positionand retry.
WARMWEATHER STARTING(50° F and
above)
temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, 6. When engine starts, move the throttle
clean winter grade gasoline to help control to the fast position.
insure goad cold weather starting. • The attachments and groundddve can
now be used. If the engine does not
accept the load, restart the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minuteusing
the choke as descdbed above.
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