Lawn Mower User Manual

OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 6)
Yourtractor isequipped withan operator presence sensing
switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with
the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will
shut off the engine.
• Select desired height of cut.
• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch
control.
• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment
clutch control.
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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower I
without either the entire grass catcher,
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on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.
"ENGAGED" POSITION
ATTACHMENT LIFT
HIGH POSITION
LOW
POSITION
ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER
"DISENGAGED"
POSITION
DEFLECTOR
SHIELD
FIG. 6
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
I ii_ CAUTION: Donotdriveupordownhills I
with slopes greater than 15° and do not
drive across any slope.
• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down
hills.
• Avoid stopping orchanging speed on hills.
• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to
slower position.
• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake
pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking
brake.
• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have
allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart
movement.
• To restartmovement, slowly release parking brake and
clutch/brake pedal.
• Make all turns slowly.
TO TRANSPORT
• Raise attachment liftto highestposition withattachment
liftcontrol.
• When pushingor towing your tractor, be suregearshift
lever is in neutral (N) position.
Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.
NOTE: To protecthoodfromdamage whentransportingyour
tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means oftying hood
to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-
MENTS
Tow only the attachments that are recommended 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, isdangerous. Tirescan losetraction
withthe groundand cause youto losecontrolofyourtractor.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• Theengineinyourtractor has been shipped, fromthe
factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.
• Remove oilfillcap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the
dipstick and screw cap tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, 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 change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities
section in this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded
gasoline willincrease 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 TEMPERATURES
BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE
GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER
STARTING.
WARNING: Experience indicatesthat alcoholblended fuels
(called gasobel 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 instorage. To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or
longer. Drain the gastank, start theengineand let itrununtil
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use freshfuel next
season. See Storage Instructionsforadditionalinformation.
Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner productsinthe fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
I ii_ CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank I
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filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any
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spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame.