OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6)
Yourtractor isequipped with an operatorpresence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operatorto 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.
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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers soequipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
"ENGAGED" POSITION
ATTACHMENT LIFT LE-
POSITION
,%
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
POSI_ON
FIG. 6
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
_ WARNING: Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and
do not drive across any slope.
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• Choose the slowest speed before starting up ordown
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 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, slowlyrelease parkingbrake and
clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachmentliftto highestpositionwithattachment
liftcontrol.
• When pushing or towingyour tractor, be sure gearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
• Do not pushor tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protect hoed 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.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and
comply withspecifications ofthe manufacturer of yourtrac-
tor.Use common sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, isdangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• The engine inyourtractor has been shipped, from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
• Remove oilfillcap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstick 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 oilfor
easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the
Maintenance sectionof this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in
this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.
Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded 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 oilwith gasoline. Purchase fuel
inquantities that can be used within 30 days to assure
fuel freshness.
I _ CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
dJL
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES
BELOW32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
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