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 oJIwith
gasoline,
Purchase
fuel in quantities
that
can be used within 30 days to assure fuel
freshness.
,&CAUTION"
Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel,
Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an
open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When
operating
in tem-
peratures
below 32 ° F(0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help ensure
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 carburetorare
empty. Usefresh
fuel next season,
See Storage
Instructions
for additional
information.
Never use engine
or carburetor
cleaner prod ucts in the fuel tank
or permanent
damage
may occur.
RESERVE
FUEL VALVE OPERATION
f, Raise seat to access reserve fuel valve,
2. In normal operation,
valve should
be set
to primary
(as shown in view)
3. If tractor runs out of fuel, rotate valve
handle to reserve.
4. Drive tractor to be refueled.
5. After refueling,
return valve to primary
position,
Reserve
Fuel Valve
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TO START
ENGINE
When starting the engme for the first time or
if the engme has run out of fuel, it will take
extra cranking
time to move fuel from the
tank to the engine.
1. Siton seat in operating position, depress
clutch/brake
pedal and set parking brake.
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral position.
3. Move attachment
clutch to disengaged
position.
4. Move throttle control to fast position
5. Pull choke controlout for 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 morethan
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, putl
the choke control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER
STARTING
(50°F/10°C
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 co ntrof 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/10°C
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 a_lowing the engine
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
penod
from
several
seconds to several minutes,
depending
on the temperature.
• The attachments
can be used during the
engine warm-up
period and may require
the choke control be pulled out slightly.
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