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Do not
push or tow tractor
at more than
two (2) MPH.
To re-engage
transmission,
reverse
above
procedure.
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.).
Transmission
Engaged
Transmission
Disengaged
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
Tow only the attachments
that are recom-
mended
by and comply
with specifications
of the manufacturer
of your tractor.
Use
common
sense
when
towing.
Too heavy
of a load,
while
on a slope,
is dangerous.
Tires
can lose traction
with the ground
and
cause
you to lose control
of your tractor.
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
ignition
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
ENGmNE
CHECK
ENGINE
OiL LEVEL
The engine
in your tractor
has been
shipped,
from the factory,
already
filted
with summer
weight
oil.
1. Check
engine
oil with tractor
on level
ground.
2.
Unthread
and remove
oil fiIt cap/
dipstick;
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
"FULL'
mark on dipstick
is reached.
Do not
overfitl.
For cold weather
operation
you shoWd
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
gasoJine
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 separa-
tion 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
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
ENGmNE
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.
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