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PRESTARTING CHECK LIST
CAUTION: Handle gasoline with care—
it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel
tank or add gasoline to a running or
hot engine, or fill the fuel tank
indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in
the garage—exhaust fumes are
dangerous. Do not run the engine
(motor) indoors.
CAUTION: Do not smoke when
working near fuel.
1. Use only clean fuel, oil, container and funnel.
2. Apply oil or grease to all the specified points
shown in the Lubrication Chart.
3. Check the oil level in the engine and add oil as
required.
4. Check the engine air cleaner and air intake
screen for dirt or obstructions. Clean as required.
5. Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel. Clean the area
around the fuel cap before you remove the cap.
The requirements are listed in the Fuel Specifica-
tions Section of this manual.
6. Check the ventilation hole in fuel tank cap and
clean as required.
7. Check all operating controls and instruments for
correct function before using the tractor
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Controlled break-in is the ideal fitting of all internal
moving metal parts. Using the proper oil and apply-
ing a conscientious maintenance program during
this period helps assure satisfactory service from
your engine.
Maintain the proper cooling and lubrication during
break-in. Run the engine at half load for the first
three hours with intermittent periods of full load to
control engine break-in.
Check the oil level at least every five operating
hours. Add oil to keep it at the proper level, but
never overfill as overfilling may cause the oil to foam
and enter the breather system, resulting in high oil
consumption and oil accumulation in air cleaner
housing.
CAUTION: Read operator’s manual.
Know location and function of all
controls.
Keep all shields and safety switches
functional.
Before starting engine: disengage
attachment drive and place travel
control in neutral.
Remove objects from the terrain that
could be thrown by the attachment.
Keep people and pets a safe distance
away.
Never carry passengers.
Always look behind tractor before
backing.
On any incline that the tractor can be
safely operated use low range/gear.
Front end tip over can occur when
operating on loading ramps or hills,
back up ramps or hills.
Drive forward going down ramps o
hills.
To park tractor: place travel control in
neutral, set parking brake, disengage
attachment drive, shut engine off and
remove key.
Park tractor before servicing or making
adjustments to tractor or attachments.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Disengage power to
attachment(s) and stop the engine
(motor) before making any repairs o
adjustments.
CAUTION: Do not wear loose
clothing, which may catch in moving
parts.
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