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TO TRANSPORT
When pushingor towing yo_Jrtractor,be
sure to disengage transmissionby
placing freewheel control in freewheeling
position. Free wheel controlis located at
the rear drawbar of tractor.
1. Raise attachment liftto highest
positionwith attachment lift control.
2. Pull freewheel controlout and into the
slot and release so it is held in the
disengaged position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than
two (2) MPH.
• To reengage transmission, reverse
above procedure.
NOTE: Toprotect hoodfrom damage
when transporting your tractor on a truck
or a trailer,be sure hoodis dosed and
securedto tractor. Use an appropriate
means oftyinghood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are
recommended by and comply with
specificationsof the manufacturer of your
tractor.Use common sense when towing.
Tooheavy of a load, while on a slope,is
dangerous. "llres can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
ofyourtractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in yourtractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already tilled
with summer weight oil.
1. Check engine oilwith tractor on level
ground.
2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/
dipstick;wipe oiloff. Reinsert the
dipstick into the tube and rest oilflU
cap on the tube. Do notthread the
cap onto the tube. Remove and read
oillevel. If necessary, add oiluntil
=FULL_markon dipstick is reached.
Do not overfill.
• For cold weather oporationyou should
change oilfar easier starling(See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" inthe Mainte-
nance sectionof thismanual).
• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-
nance sectionin this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimumof
87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline
will increase carbon and lead oxide
depositsand reduce valve llfe). Do not
mix oilwith gasoline. Purchase fuel in
quantitiesthat can be used within 30
days toassure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operatingin
temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,
clean winter grade gasoline to help
insure good cold weather starting.
a_cWARNING: Experience indicatesthat
ohoi blended fuels (called gasohoi or
usingethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separationand
formation of acids dudngstorage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel systemof an
engine while in storage. Toavoid engine
problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drainthe gas tank, start the
engine and let it run untilthefuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel
next season. See Storage Instructionsfor
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner productsin the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
_ICAUTION: Fillto bottomofgas tank
filler neck. Do notoverfill. Wipe offany
spilledoil or fuel. Do not store,spill or
use gasoline near an openflame.
TO START ENGINE
Wbensta_ng theengieeforthefirst limecr if
theenginehas runout offuel,itwil takeextra
crankinc__rnetomovefuelfromthe tankto
the engine.
1. Be sure freewheel control isin the
transmission engaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress brake pedal and set parking
brake.
3. Move attachment clutchto =DISEN-
GAGED" position.
4. Move throttlecontrolto fast position
5. Pull choke ccotrol outfor a cold
engine startattempt. Fora warm
engine start attempt the choke control
may not be needed.
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