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SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER
Service reminder shows the total number
of hours the engine has run and flashes to
indicate that the engine or mower needs ser-
vicing. When service is required, the service
reminder will flash for two hours. To service
engine and mower, see the Maintenance
section of this manual.
NOTE: Service reminder runs when the
ignition key is in any position but "STOP".
For acurate reading, be sure key remains
in the "STOP" position when engine is not
running.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been shipped,
from the factory, already filled with sum mer
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.
3. For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oil
viscosity chart in the Main te nance sec tion
of this man u al).
4. To change engine oil, see the Main te nance
section in this manual.
5. Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do
not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular
un lead ed 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 oil
with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan ti-
ties that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: When operating in temper-
atures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gas o line to help ensure good
cold weather start ing.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation
and for ma tion 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
stor age 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 In struc tions
for additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
RESERVE FUEL VALVE OPERATION
1. Raise seat to access reserve fuel
valve.
2. In normal operation, valve should be
set to primary (as shown in view)
3. If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve
handle to reserve.
4. Drive tractor to be refueled.
5. After refueling, return valve to primary
position.
Primary
Reserve
Reserve
Reserve
Fuel Valve
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or
if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take
extra cranking time to move fuel from the
tank to the engine.
1. Be sure freewheel control is in the trans-
mis sion en gaged position.
2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress
brake pedal and set parking brake.
3. Move attachment clutch to dis en gaged
position.
4. Move throttle control to fast position
5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine
start attempt. For a warm engine start
attempt the choke con trol may not be
needed.
NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below.
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• Si el césped está demasiado alto, se debe
segar dos veces para reducir la carga y los
posibles peligros de incendio debido a los
recortes secos. Haga el primer corte re la ti va-
men te alto; el segundo a la altura deseada.
• No siegue el césped cuando está mojado. El
césped mojado taponará la segadora y dejará
montones indeseables. Per mi ta que se seque
el césped antes de segarlo.
• Siempre opere el motor con una aceleración
completa cuan do siegue para asegurarse
de conseguir un mejor ren di mien to y una
descarga apropiada de los materiales. Regule
la velocidad de recorrido seleccionando un
cambio lo su fi cien te men te bajo para obtener un
rendimiento de corte de parte de su segadora
y también la calidad del corte deseada.
• Cuando opere con accesorios, seleccione una
velocidad de recorrido que se acomode al ter-
reno y le permita obtener el mejor rendimiento
del accesorio que se está usando.
CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR
• No se pueden usar las cadenas para las llantas
cuando la caja de la segadora está adjunta al
tractor.
• La segadora debe estar nivelada en forma
adecuada para obtener el mejor rendimiento
al segar. Vea “PARA NIVELAR LA CAJA DE
LA SEGADORA” en la sección de Servicio y
Ajustes de este manual.
• El lado izquierdo de la segadora se debe usar
para recorte.
• Maneje de modo que los recortes se descar-
guen en el área que ya ha sido cortada. Man-
tenga el área de corte a la derecha del tractor.
Esto producirá una distribución más pareja de
los recortes y un corte más uniforme.
• Al segar las área grandes, empiece girando a
la derecha de modo que los recortes se des-
carguen, alejándose de los arbustos, cercos,
entradas de automóviles, etc. Después de una
o dos vueltas, siegue en la dirección opuesta,
haciendo virajes a la izquierda, hasta que
termine.