WARNING

If you do not understand how a specific control functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the FEATURES & CONTROLS section, do so now.

Do NOT attempt to operate the tractor without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls.

Starting the Engine

1.While sitting in the operators seat, engage the parking brake, make sure the PTO switch is disengaged, and the ground speed control levers are locked in the neutral position.

2.Set the throttle to middle position (set throttle to FULL when starting in cold weather)

3.(S/N: 2015276814 & Below): Turn the key to the HEAT position.

Operation

Pushing the Rider by Hand

DO NOT TOW RIDER

Towing the unit will cause hydraulic pump and wheel motor damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit.

1.Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition OFF, and remove the key.

2.Lift the seat plate to gain access to the hydraulic pumps.

3.Locate the hydraulic release valves (A, Figure 3) on the bottom side of the hydraulic pumps.

4.To disengage the pumps (free-wheel position), turn the hydraulic release valves located on the pumps COUNTER-CLOCKWISE a maximum of 2 full turns.

5.Disengage the parking brake. The tractor can now be pushed by hand.

(S/N: 2015276815 & Above): Turn the key to the

6. After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps

 

to STOP. Use this method only inReproductionemergency

HEAT/RUN position.

 

 

(drive position) by turning the release valves

 

 

for

Hold the key to turn the glow plug indicator light

 

CLOCKWISE a d tighten to 80-120 in. lbs. of

on and activate the glow plugs.

 

 

to que.

4. Wait until the glow plug indicator light turns of ,

 

 

then turn the key to START. If the engine does

 

 

 

Not

 

not start immediately, move the throttle con rol

o

 

FULL.

 

 

 

NOTE: Do not crank the engine continu usly f r

 

 

more than 30 seconds. Allow the starter motor to

 

 

cool for two minutes before cranking the engine

 

 

again.

 

 

 

5. After the engine starts, move the engine throttle

 

 

control to SLOW. Warm up the engine by running

 

it for at least a minute.

 

 

A

 

 

 

6. Move the throttle to FULL before engaging the

 

 

PTO switch or driving the machine.

 

Figure 3. Hydraulic System By-Pass

In the event of an emergency the engine can be

 

A. Hydraulic Release Valve

 

 

stopped by simply turning the ignition switch

(left-hand pump shown)

situations. For normal engine shut down follow the procedure given in STOPPING THE RIDER &

ENGINE.

Stopping the Rider & Engine

1.Returning the ground speed control levers to the middle position will stop rider movement. Pivot the levers outward and lock them in neutral.

2.Disengage the PTO.

3.Engage the parking brake.

4.Move the throttle control to SLOW and allow the engine to cool down for a short time.

5.Turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the key.

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