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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. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip-
stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick
into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the
tube.
Do not thread the cap onto the
tube. Remove and read oil level.
If
necessary, add oil until "FULE' mark
on dipstick is reached.
Do not overfill.
• 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.
Usefresh,
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 quantities
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
17
and carburetor
are empty.
Use fresh fuel
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.
Sit on 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 chokecontrol
outfor a cold 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)
8.
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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