the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the
control in slowly. This may require an engine
on the temperature.
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.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
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 'q'OADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
PURGE TRANSMISSION
_il,CAUTION" Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is running. To ensure proper operation and perfor- mance, it is recommended that the transmis- sion be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor.
1.Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.
2.Disengage transmission by placing 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. Disengage parking brake.
4.Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse drive pedal to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. 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.Shut off engine and set parking brake.
6.Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in "transmission
engaged" position (See "TO TRANS- PORT' in this section of manual).
7.Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2)speed.
Disengage parking brake.
8.Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet.
Repeat this driving procedure three times.
Your transmission is now purged and ready for normal operation.
MOWING TIPS
•Mower should be properly leveled for
best mowing performance. See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
•The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming.
•Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has already been
cut. Have the cut area to the right of the tractor. This will result in a more even
distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
•When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished.
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•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and
possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.
•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.
•Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.
•When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the
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