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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.)o
TOWING
CARTS
AND OTHER
ATTACH-
MENTS
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
REMINDERtHOUR
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 ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor
has been
shipped,
from the factory,
already
filled
with summer
weight oiio
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,
re-
move and read oil level.
If necessary,
add oil until "FULU' 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
o 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)o Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
Purchase
fuel in quan _,
tities 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 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.
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