OPERATION ..................................................................... illl, BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) 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_ Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en- gaged position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig.
10) o The engine in your tractor has been shipped, fromthe factory, already filled with summer weight oilo Check engine oil with tractor on level ground° ° Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick;wipe oil off° Reinsertthe dipstickintothe tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube° Do notthread the cap ontothe tube. Remove and read oil level° If necessary', add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstickis reached° Do not overfill, Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake° ° Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. ° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position,.
° Move throttle control to fast position ° Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt,, For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may not be needed, Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. ° Insert keyinto ignition and turn key clockwise to"START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec- onds per minute° If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again.
If engine still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry_ WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) ° When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly, if the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. . The attachments and ground drive can now be used° If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting(See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
° To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual. ENGINE OIL FILL CAP/DIPST|CK FIG. 10 ADD GASOLINE o Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasolinewith 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 quantitiesthat can be usedwithin30 days to assure fuel freshness, IMPORTANT:
WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING,, COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below) ° When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and toad, until the choke control is fully ino If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to .push the control in slowly.
This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature° HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP 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 tnformation.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis- sion should be warmed up as follows: ° Be sure the tractor is on level ground. ° Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position,, ° Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done dudng the engine warm up period. ° The attachments can be used during the engine warm- up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly. NOTE:
If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. ' Iq ii m q,l,,,llll,l,, I I 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, 15