TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
1.Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission engaged position.
2.Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
3.Place motion control lever in neutral
(N)position.
4.Move attachment clutch to disengaged position.
5.Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.
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, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try
again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)
7.When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.
•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, allow engine
to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine
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 clutch/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 also be used dur- ing the engine
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.)
PURGE TRANSMISSION
_IbCAUTION: Never engage or dis- engage freewheel lever while the engine is running.
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 placing freewheel control in disengaged posi-
tion (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. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.
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.
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