, HH=,H ,,, ==,==1,=,1 = ,== = " ='H,NH,,................................. ,,,,H,"=-"r, , ==,_,,=, OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 9) Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing movement. switch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will ° shut off the engine, = ==H,=, =H,= , ,,==,=_,lr To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal . Select desired height of cut * Lower mower with attachment lift control Make all turns slowly. .
Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control . TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. =HH =HH= H=H H HH= When pushing ortowing your tractor, be sure gearshift Iever is in neutral (N) position. without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis,- charge guard in place. Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH, !_ CAUTION: Do not operate the mower 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) , ., H= =H H = ATTACHMENT CLUTCHLEVER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED"POSITION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE LIFT LEVER "HIGHEST" CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 15) The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. LOWEST POSITION o Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Remove oil fill cap/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 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. ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline_ (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life)o IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32OF(0=C),USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING, FIG. 9 TO OPERATE ON HILLS iii iiiii iiii ii II ,_ ............. I WARNING:
Experience indicates that alcohol b_ended fuels (called gasohot 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 carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur, I i iiiiiiiiii iii i ii iiii ii iiiii iiii CAUTION:
Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and . do not drive across any slope. Choose the s!owest speed before starting up or down hi}Is. , 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, 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. 13