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OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)
Your tractor is equippedwithan operator presence sensing
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,
Lower mower with attachment lift control.
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the dis-
charge guard in place.
ATTACHMENT LIFT
LEVER HIGH POSITION
POSITION
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CLUTCH LEVEl F POSITION
"DISENGAGED
POSITION
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FIG. 10
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
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CAUTION: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
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.
ff stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake anc
clutch/brake pedal.
Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach"
ment lift control.
• When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshif
lever is in neutral (N) position.
• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH
NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transportin(.
yourtractoron atruckoratrailer, be sure hood is closed ant
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hoo(
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15)
• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from th_
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert th_
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil unt:
"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should change oil fo
easier starting (See =OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in th,
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili
ties section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleadec
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leadec
gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposit:
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 3_
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURE:
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRAD
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHEI
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blende
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) ca
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation {
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fu_
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engin
problems, the fuel system should be emptied before sto-
age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start tP
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor al
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instru,
tions for additional information. Never use engine ,
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permane
damage may occur.
J & CAUTION: 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.
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