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TIPS FOR OPERATION

Use slow gears when operating the tractor on rough

ground, slopes, small areas, near buildings or other

obstacles.

Use a slow gear and a fast engine speed when operating

a snowblower, rotary cultivator, or a mower in heavy

grass.

Walk behind, never between the handlebars.

CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Test the safety interlock system at each operation. If the

system does not function properly, do not operate the unit

until repairs are made. See Safety Interlock System on

page 11.

CHECK ENGINE OIL

Check the engine oil daily, or before each use. Never

operate the engine when the oil level is below the low

mark on the dipstick. See the engine manual for oil

change schedule and detailed instructions.

CHECK AIR CLEANER

Check the air cleaner daily. See the engine manual for

detailed instructions.

CHECK ENGINE COOLING

Check the cooling system every 25 hours. Clean all of the

grass and other material from the cooling ﬁns and intake

screen of the engine. If necessary, remove the engine

shrouds to clean the engine.

LUBRICATE CONTROL LINKAGE

Every 25 hours of operation put a drop of engine oil on

the pivots of the throttle lever, the direction control lever,

the gear shift lever, the PTO control, and range shift

handle.

NOTE: There are no grease ﬁttings on the tractor.

CHECK FASTENERS

Check all fasteners after 25 hours of operation to make

sure that they are tight. Replace any fastener that is

missing.

CHECK CLUTCHES

After 25 hours of operation, check the adjustment of the

forward-reverse and gear clutches.

The reverse clutch is adjusted correctly when the

direction control lever stops 15 degrees past vertical to

the rear. The lever should return to neutral position from

reverse.

The forward clutch is adjusted correctly when the

direction control lever is in the full forward position and

the large spring has a coil clearance of .010” (.254mm).

The Hi-Low Gear clutch is adjusted correctly when the

gear shift lever is in the “HIGH” or “LOW” position and the

spring coils are .010” (.254mm) apart.

To adjust clutches, see Service and Adjustments.

ADJUST PTO BRAKE

Adjust the PTO brake after every 100 hours of operation.

See Service and Adjustments.

ADJUST SLIP CLUTCH

Adjust the slip clutch after every 100 hours of operation.

See Service and Adjustments.

LUBRICATE TRANSMISSION

After every 100 hours of operation, check the level of the

lubricant in the transmission. Never operate the tractor

when the transmission oil level is below the “LOW” mark

on the dipstick.

1. Stop the engine and raise the hood.

2. Make sure that the tractor is level.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand entire Safety section before

proceeding.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Before Each Use

25 100 200

Before Storage

Check Sasfety

Interlock

•

Check Engine Oil

••

Check Air Cleaner

•

••

Check Engine Cooling

•

Lubricate Control

Linkage

•

Check Fasteners

•

Check Clutches

•

Adjust PTO Brake

•

Adjust Slip Clutch

•

Lubricate Transmission

Service Battery

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