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NOTE: To protect hood from damage when
transporting
yourtractor
on atruckor
atrailer,
ensure hood is closed and secured to tractor.
Use an appropriate
means of tying hood to
tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
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 tow=ng. 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.
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor
is equipped
with a Reverse
Operation
System
(ROS). Any attempt
by
the operator to travel in the reverse direction
with the attachment
clutch engaged will shut
off the engine unless ignition key is placed
in the ROS "ON" position.
_kWARNING:
Backing
up with
the at-
tachment
clutch engaged
while mowing
is
strongly discouraged.
Turning the ROS "ON",
to allow reverse operation
with the attach-
ment clutch engaged,
should
only be done
when the operator decides it is necessary to
reposition
the machine with the attachment
engaged.
Do not mow in reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
USING
THE
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
-
Only use if you are certain
no children
or
other bystanders
will enter the mowing area.
1. Depress
clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down and hold.
2. With
engine
running,
turn ignition
key
counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" position.
3. Look down and behind before and while
backing.
4.
Movegearshiftleverto
reverse (R) posi_
tion and slowly release clutch!brake
pedal
to start movement.
5. When useofthe ROS is nolonger needed,
turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine
"ON" position.
ROS "ON" PosJt_on
Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)
ee
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine inyour tractor has been shipped,
from the factory, already filled with summer
weight oil.
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 afew seconds, remove and
read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
"FULE' mark on dipstick is reached. Do
not overfill.
• For cold weather operation you should
change oil for easier starting (See the oi_
viscosity chart in the Maintenance section
of this manual).
• Tochange engine o11, see the Maintenance
section in this manual.
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 oil with
gasoline.
Purchase
fuel in quantities
that
can be used within 30 days to ensure 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(00C), usefresh,
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 carburetor
are empty.
Use
fresh fuel next season.
See Storage Instruc-
tions for additional
information.
Never use
engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent
damage
may occur.
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