NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.
7.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, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, pull the choke con- trol out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)
8.When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then
continue to push the control in slowly.
•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)
8.When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the en- gine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly. 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 be used during 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
CAUTION: 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 “transmission dis- engaged” position (See “TO TRANS- PORT” 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.
5.Move motion control lever to neutral
(N) position. Shutoff 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. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.
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