TRACTOR OPERATION

STARTING A WARM ENGINE (Cont’d)

4.Move the throttle to the RUN position when operating the machine (See Figure 10 on Page 7).

NOTE: Operating conditions may not require setting to full RUN position.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1.Place the throttle to the IDLE position and allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds (See Figure 11 on Page 7).

2.Place the throttle in the STOP position and the engine should stop running (See Figure 12).

NOTE: Engine components get very hot during operation. Stop the engine and allow it to cool before doing any work on the engine.

OPERATING THE TOW VALVE

The TOW VALVE disengages the transmission so the machine can be moved when the engine is not running. This feature makes it easy to move the machine without starting the engine.

TOW VALVE ON

When the TOW VALVE, A, is in the ON position as shown, the machine can be pushed or pulled without the engine running (See Figure 13).

NOTE: When the TOW VALVE is in the ON position, the transmission will not propel the machine in forward or reverse when the engine is running and the hydrostatic control lever is activated.

FIGURE 12 Stop Position

PARKING THE MACHINE

When parking the tractor for any period of time, use the following procedure.

1.Stop the engine by placing the throttle con- trol to the STOP position (See Figure 12).

FIGURE 13 Tow Valve On

TOW VALVE OFF

When the TOW VALVE, A, is in the OFF position as shown, the machine will be very hard to push or pull with the engine is not running (See Figure 14).

NOTE: When the TOW VALVE is in the OFF position, the transmission will propel the machine forward or reverse when the engine is running and the hydrostatic control lever is activated.

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