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PTO Clutch (988114, 115, 118, 119, 313)
Pull the PTO (power take off) switch past On (1) to
Reset (2) to engage the mower blades. Push the PTO
switch Off (3) to disengage the mower blades.
NOTE:
Pull PTO switch to Reset (2) to engage mower
blades after operator presence control has been
released.
Parking Brake (988114, 115, 118, 119, 313)
The pivot bar can hold the
tractor in position when not in
use.
To engage brake, loosen pivot
bar (1).
Pull pivot bar back against the
steering levers and lock in
position (2).
Recoil Starter Handle
Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
Hour Meter
Electric Start: The hour meter measures
the number of hours that the key is in the
run position and operator presence control
is engaged.
Recoil Start: The hour meter measures the number of
hours the engine is running.
Oil Pressure Light (988104)
The red light near this symbol comes on
when the engine is running and engine oil
pressure is low. Check oil level and add if
necessary. See Engine Manual.
FILL FUEL TANK
Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. See engine
manual for type and grade of fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Put the unit in an open area.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Allow engine to cool.
4. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel
cap to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.
5. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
6. Fill the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill.
7. Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
8. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
1. Release operator presence control(s).
2. Turn the ignition key Off.
3. Allow engine to stop completely.
4. Lock steering levers in neutral (988100, 101, 102,
103, 104, 110, 112).
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
Before Each Use
Check each item in Each Use in the Maintenance
Schedule.
NOTE: On 988100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 112 the
engine will not start unless the shift lever is in neutral
and the Power Take Off (PTO) is Off. On 988114, 115,
118, 119, 313 the engine will not start unless the Power
Take Off (PTO) is off.
Recoil Start (988100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 112)
1. Lock the steering lever latches in neutral.
2. Put the shift lever in neutral.
3. Move PTO switch to Off.
4. Set throttle to the proper starting position. If the
engine is cold, choke the engine.
5. Turn ignition switch to On.
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WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable and its
vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use
an approved fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.
ALWAYS allow engine to cool before
servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running
or hot from operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up
spilled fuel.