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SERVICE
REMINDER/HOUR
METER
Service
reminder
shows
the total number
of hours the engine
has run and flashes
to
indicate that the engine or mower needs ser-
vicing. 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 acurate
reading,
be sure key remains
in the "STOP"
position
when engtne
is not
running.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL LEVEL
The engine in yourtractor
has been shipped,
from the factory,
already
filled with summer
weight oil.
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Check
engine
oil with tractor
on level
groun&
2.
Unthread
and remove oil fill cap/dipstick;
wipe oil off° Reinsert the dipstick
into the
tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube.
Do
not thread the cap onto the tuber Remove
and read oil level,
if necessary,
add oil
until "FULI_ mark on dipstick
is reached.
Do not overfill.
3. For cold weather
operation
you should
change
oil for easier starting
(See the oil
viscosity
chart in the Maintenance
section
of this manual).
4. To change engine oil, seethe Maintenance
section
in this manual.
5. 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 quanti-
ties that can be used within 30 days to
u_elaSsure fuel freshness.
CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled
oil or
. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
IMPORTANT:
When
operating
in temper-
atures
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 carburetor
are empty. Usefresh
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.
RESERVE
FUEL VALVE
OPERATION
1_ 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.
4o Drive tractor
to be refueled.
5.
After refueling,
return valve to primary
position.
Reserve
Fuel Valve
@
Primary
TO START
ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or
if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take
extra cranking
time to move fuel from the
tank to the engine.
1. Be sure freewheel
control is in the trans-
mission
engaged
position.
2. Sit on seat in operating
position,
depress
brake pedal and set parking
brake.
3o Move attachment
clutch to disengaged
position.
4.
Move throttle
control to fast position
5.
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_
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