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TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'I-rACH-
MENTS
Tow onlythe attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specificationsof the manufacturer ofyour
tractor.Use common sense when towing.
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. "13rescan lose tractionwith
the ground and cause you to lose control
of 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.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/
dipstick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill
cap on the tube. Do not thread the
cap onto the tube. 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 oilfor easier starting (See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" inthe Mainte-
nance section ofthis manual).
• To change engine ell, see the Mainte-
nance section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gaseline with 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(O°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
moisture which leads 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 storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
ACAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas 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 starling the engine forthe f_ time or if
the engine has run out of fuel, _tw_lltake extra
crankJr_timeto movefuel from the tankto
the engine.
1. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
parking brake.
2. Piece gear shift lever in neutral (N)
position.
3. Move attachment clutchto "DISEN-
GAGED" position.
4. Move throttle COntrolto fast position
5. Pullchoke control out for a cold
engine start attempt. For a warm
engine start attempt the choke control
may not be needed.
NO'I'£: Before starting,read the warm and
cold sta_ng procedures belc_v.
6. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to "START" positionend
release key as soon as engine starts.
Do not run starter continuously for
more than fifteen seconds per minute.
If the engine does not start after
several attempts, push choke control
in, wait a few minutes and try again. If
engine still does not start, 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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