O ERATION

7ro START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)

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 fuet from the tank to the engine.

,Be sure freewheet cdntrol is in the transmission em gaged position.

Sit on seat in operating position_ depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

oMove attachment c_utch to "DISENGAGED" position. o Move throttle control to choke (i_,l) position.

[dote: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.

oInsert 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 sec- onds per minute, If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast (,_) position_ wait a few minutes and try again, tf engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke (1\1)position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

When engine starts, move the throttle controlto 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)

•When engine starts, ailow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke (fXI) position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast (,€_) position. This may require an engine warrn-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis- sion should be warmed up as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on leVel ground.

. Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period.

The attachments canalso be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up.

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

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air Jnside the transmission which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractol °.

IMPORTAN3"," SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, 1T

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

"Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and parking brake set.

*Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).

=Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After theengine is running, move throttle controt to stow (,_i_) position. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

. Move motion control lever to rut! 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 procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.

Move motion controt lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake.

Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manua!).

,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.

,Slowly move motion control lever forward, after'the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control iever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times.

,Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation.

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917.258552 specifications

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