5.Turn the ingnition key to the “START” position and hold until the engine starts; however, do not crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Once the engine starts, gradually adjust the choke as needed to keep the engine running until warmed up, then push the choke control all the way in.
NOTE
If the engine fails to start after several attempts, the engine may become flooded. If this happens, wait a minute to allow the starter motor to cool. Move the throttle control to the “SLOW” position, push the choke in all the way and momentarily crank the engine to help clear the cylinders. With the throttle control in the “SLOW” position and the choke all the way in, turn the ignition key to the “START” position while slowly pulling the choke out to a position that will allow the engine to start. Gradually adjust the choke as needed to keep the engine running until warmed up, then push the choke control all the way in.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
CAUTION
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
CAUTION
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the brake pedal lock. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key.
NOTE
When using power
1.Depress the brake pedal to release the brake pedal lock and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever to the position where the engine operates best for the load to be handled.
2.Driving with forward or reverse pedals.
CAUTION
Do not use the forward or reverse control pedals to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a stop before depressing either the forward or reverse control pedal.
a.To move forward, slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
b.To move in reverse, check that the area be- hind is clear then fully depress the reverse control pedal.
3.Using the cruise control lever.
NOTE
The cruise control feature can only be operated in the forward direction.
a.Slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
b.Lightly push the cruise control lever downward as far as possible and hold in this position.
c.While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift your foot from the forward control pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).
d.If properly engaged, the cruise lever and for- ward control pedal should lock in the down po- sition, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.
e.Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods:
•Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor.
•Lightly depress the forward control pedal.
•Lift the cruise control lever upward.
NOTE
Although not recommended, depressing the reverse pedal will also disengage the cruise control.
f.To change to the reverse direction when oper- ating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor; then depress the reverse control pedal.
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