Purge Transmission

6.Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to start position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more than ﬁfteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke con- trol out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

7.When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out

slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and below)

7.When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en- gine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push

the control in slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

NOTE: In extreme cold conditions, if engine will not start you may need to dis- engage the motion drive belt as follows:

1.Be sure parking brake is engaged.

2.Remove retainer spring from the drive belt tension handle to relieve belt ten- sion.

3.Start engine and allow it to warm up for three (3) minutes.

4.Shut-off engine and engage parking brake.

5.Engage drive belt tension handle and replace the retainer spring.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission should be warmed up as follows:

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2.Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly return to operating position.

3.Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

•The attachments can be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control be pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance (see “TO ADJUST CARBURETOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning.

To ensure proper operation and per- formance, it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the ﬁrst time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the trans- mission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replace- ment, it should be purged after reinstall- ation before operating the tractor.

1.Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

2.Disengage transmission by plac- ing freewheel control in disengaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).

3.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disen- gage parking brake.

4.Move motion control lever to full

forward position and hold for ﬁve (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse position and hold for ﬁve (5) seconds. Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this step there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.

5.Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake.

6.Engage transmission by placing free- wheel control in engaged position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this section of manual).