continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within this time, turn the key to “STOP” and wait a minute to allow the engine’s starter motor to cool. Try again after waiting.
•After the engine starts, slowly release the brake pedal. As the engine warms up, gradually pull the choke lever all the way back. Do not use the choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except when necessary to start the engine.
Stopping The Engine
NOTE: Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equipment is left unattended.
•Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position. Place the throttle control lever between the “MID” and “FAST” positions. Then turn the ignition key to the “STOP” position and remove the key from the ignition switch.
Driving The Tractor
WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor with- out disengaging the PTO and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove key.
•Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever to the position where the engine operates best for the load to be handled (normally full throttle).
NOTE: 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.
•To move forward, slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
•To move in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the reverse control pedal. Always look down and behind before and while backing up.
Setting The Cruise Control
NOTE: The cruise control feature can only be operated in the forward direction.
•Slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.
•Lightly push the cruise control lever downward.
•While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift your foot from the forward control pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).
•If properly engaged, the cruise lever and forward control pedal should lock in the down position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.
•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.
NOTE: Although not recommended, depressing the reverse pedal will also disengage the cruise control.
To change to the reverse direction when operating 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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