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NOTE: To protecthood from damage
when transportingyour tractor on a truck
or a trailer,be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
means of tying hood totractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AI-FACH-
MENTS
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, ss
dangerous. Tires can lose tractionwith
the groundand cause you to lose control
ofyour tractor.
BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory,already filled
with summer weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. Unthread and remove oil flit cap/
dipstick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstickintothe 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" markon dipstick is reached.
Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operationyou should
change oilfor easier starting(See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-
nance sectionofthis manual).
• To change engine oil,see the Mainte-
nance sectionin this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, ctean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will
increase carbon and lead oxide
deposits and reduce valve life). Do not
mix oilwith gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operating in tem-
peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help
insure good cold weather starting.
a,_kooWARNING:Experience indicatesthat
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or
using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and
formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an
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 let it run untilthe fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in thefuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
_CAUTION: Fillto bottom ofgas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill.Wipe off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
When startingthe engine for the first time
or if the engine has run out offuel, it will
take extra crankingtime to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
1. Sit on 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 tofast position
5. Pull choke control out for a cold
engine start attempt. For awarm
engine start attempt the choke control
may not be needed.
NOTE: Before starting,read the warm and
cold starting procedures below.
6. Insert keyinto ignition and turn key
clockwise to =START" position and
release key as soon as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuouslyfor
more than fifteen seconds per minute.
If the engine does not startalter
several attempts, push choke control
in, wait a few minutes and try again. If
engine stilldoes notstart, pull the
choke control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and
above)
7. When engine starts, slowly push
choke control in untilthe engine
begins to run smoothly. If the engine
starts to run roughly,pull the choke
control out slightlyfor a few seconds
and then continue to push the control
in slowly.
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