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TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig.
7)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat
with the engine running and the attachment clutch
engaged will shut off the engine.
Select desired height of cut.
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES
-
disengage attachment
clutch control.
TO
OPERATE ON HILLS
Choose the slowest speed before starting up or
down hills.
Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.
If
slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
clutchhrake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move gearshift lever to
1
st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll siightly as you restart
movement.
To restart movement, slowly release parking brake
and
clutchlbrake pedal.
*
Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
Raise attachment
liR
to highest position with attachment
lift
control.
When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N)
pos~tion.
Do not push or tow tractor at more than five
(5)
MPH.
NOTE:
To protect hood from damage when transporting
your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed
and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of
tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig.
12)
The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the fac-
tory, already filled with summer weight oil.
*
Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
*
Remove oil fill captdipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dip-
stick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds, 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 oil for easi-
er starting (See "OIL
ViSCOSlTY CHART" in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
*
To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities
section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of
87
octane. (Use of lead-
ed 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"FI0°C\. USE FRESH. CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOI-INE
T'O
H'ELP
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 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 Instruc-
tions for additional information. Never use engine or car-
buretor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
CAUTION:
Fill
to
bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off
any spilled oil or fuel. Do no2 store,
spill or use gasoline near an open
flame.