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SERVICE
REMINDER/HOUR
METER
Service
reminder
shows
the total number
of hours
the engine
has run and flashes
to
indicate
that the engine
or mower
needs
servicing.
When
service
is required,
the
service
reminder
will flash for two hours.
To service
engine
and mower,
see the
Maintenance
section
of this manual.
NOTE:
Service
reminder
runs when the igni-
tion
key is in any position
but "STOP".
For
accurate
reading,
be sure key remains
in the
"STOP"
position
when engine
is not running.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL
LEVEL
The engine in your tractor
has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled
with summer weight oil.
1. Check engine
oil with tractor on level
ground.
2. 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 notoverfill.
• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the
oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-
nance 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 oil
with gasoline.
Purchase
fuel in quan-
tities that can be used within
30 days to
assure
fuel freshness.
ACAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When operating in temper-
atures below32°F(0°C),
use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help insure good
cold weather starting.
CAUTION:
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 storage 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
14
next season.
See Storage
Instructions
for
additional
information.
Never
use engine
or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel
tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
TO START
ENGINE
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.
1. Be sure freewheel
control is in the
transmission
engaged position.
2. Siton seat in operating position, depress
brake
pedal
and set
parking
brake.
3. Move attachment
clutch to disengaged
position.
4. Move throttle control to fast position
5. Pull choke control outfor acold enginestart
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.
6. Insert
key into 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
seconds 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)
7. 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.
COLD WEATHER
STARTING
(50 ° F and
below)
7. 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 en-
gine to accept small changes in speed
and load, until the choke control is fully
in. 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.
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