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• Check tire pressure. Improper pres-
sure will adversely affect traction, steer-
ing and level cutting height (see page
6).
• Check that cooling fins on the Gemini
transmissions are clean.
r!'I'_'~®3;.
Donot
fill
fuel tank while
engine is running. Al-
low engine to cool two
minutes before refuel-
ing. Iffuel is spilled, do
not start engine and
avoid creating any
source of ignition until
the fuel has evaporated.
• Check air cleaner (refer to Engine Op-
erator's Manual). When mowing dry,
dusty and long grass, it may be neces-
sary to remove and clean the air intake
on the air cleaner.
• Check to be sure engine is free of dirt
and debris.
• Check fuel level. Refer to Engine Man-
ual for correct fuel for your require-
ments.
A
WARNING Removespark plug wire
to prevent accidental
engine starting before
attempting to remove
grasswrap from PTO.
• Check for grass wrap on PTO shaft.
When mowing long grass, turn off key
and check for grass wrap around PTO
shaft every 30 minutes of operation.
IMPORTANT: When mowing dry,
dusty and long grass, it
may be necessary to
removeandcleanair in-
take frequently to pre-
vent engine overheat-
ing.
• Place tractor on level surface.
• Check crankcase oil level (refer to En-
gine Operator's Manual for proper level
and type of oil used).
• Remove and clean air intake screen.
PRESTARTCHECKLIST
Several safety switches are incorporated in
the unit's design to prevent it from being
started out of neutral or with the PTO en-
gaged. All controls must be in the "OFF" or
neutral position before the unit can be
started. There is a safety switch under the
operator's seat that will cause the engine to
stop, should the operator leave the seat
with any control engaged.
Operating this unit is not difficult once you
master the use of the controls. We recom-
mend you equip the tractor with the attach-
ment you will be using and practice in a flat
open area at a medium throttle setting until
you are comfortable with the controls.
Stop tractor by moving steering control to
neutral. Stop engine by turning key to
"OFF" position. Disengage power to at-
tachments by moving PTO switch to "OFF"
(down) position.
Know your controls and how to stop trac-
tor, engine and attachments quickly in an
emergency.
CONTROLSANDSWITCHES
The safe operation of this machine is the
responsibility of the operator. The operator
should be familiar with the tractor and all
attachments that will be used before start-
ing operation. Refer to and read safety in-
formation on pages 4 & 5.
OPERATION
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