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TOWINGCARTSANDOTHER
ATTACHMENTS
Towonlytheattachments thatarerecom-
mandedbyand complywithspecifications
ofthe manufacturerofyourtractor.Use
commonsensewhentowing.Tooheavyof
a load,whileon a slope,isdangerous.
"13roscanlosetractionwiththegroundand
causeyouto losecontrolofyourtractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINEOIL LEVEL
The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled
with summer weight oil.
Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground.
• Unthreed and remove oil fill cap/dip
suck;,wipe oil off. Reinsed the dipstick
intothe tube and rest oil fill cap on the
tube. Do not thread the cap onto the
tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-
essary, add oil until "FULL" mark on
dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See "OIL
VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual).
• To cnange engine oil,see the Customer
Responsibilities section in this manual.
ADO GASOLINE
• Fillfuel tank. 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
quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-
tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean
winter grade gasoline to help insure good
;old weather starting.
A WARNING: Experience indicates that
zlcoholblended fuels (called gasohol or
Jsing ethanol or methanol) can attract
noisture which leads to separation and
ormation of acids during storage. Acidic
]as can damage the fuel system of an
=.nginewhile in storage. To avoid engine
)roblems, the fuel system should be emp-
ied before storage of 30 days or longer.
)rein the gas tank, start the engine and let
i run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are
_mpty. Use freshJuel next season. See
;torege Instructions for additional
fformati_o, Never use engine or
arburetor cleaner products in the fuel
_nk or permanent damage may occur.
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,_CAtrrlON: nil to bottom of gas tank
filler neck. Do not overfill. W'c)e off any
spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time
or ifthe engine has run out of fuel, itwill
take extra cranldng time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
• Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
paddng brake.
• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)
position.
• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-
GAGED" position.
• Move throttlecontrol to fast position
Pull choke control out for a cold engine
start 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.
• 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)
• When engine starts, slowly push choke
control in untilthe engine begins to run
smoothly. If the engine starts to mn
roughly,pull the choke control out slight-
ly 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.