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Simplicity
Operation
OPERATING PROCEDURES
The rest of this section tells you how to operate
your tractor. The directions assume that the trac¬
tor is working properly. If your tractor does not
work properly during operation, refer to the Trou¬
bleshooting section of this manual.
The directions in this section have been arranged
so that you learn the basic operating procedures
safely and efficiently. When operating the tractor
for the first time study and be familiar with the fol¬
lowing operating directions in the order given:
•
Location and Function of Controls
•
Checks Before Starting
•
Stopping the Tractor
•
Selecting and Shifting Gears
•
Starting the Engine
•
Starting Tractor into Motion
•
Before Leaving the Tractor
NOTE
When driving the tractor for the first
time, start off in first gear and drive only
on level ground. Get the feel of starting,
stopping, and starting again. Then in¬
crease speed by adjusting the engine
speed control and by selecting second
and third gears.
Before starting any operation it is essential
that you review and become completely
familiar with the Safety Rules on page 2.
After you have become familiar with all of the
above procedures you should be ready to operate
the tractor and attachments. Refer to. the para¬
graph in this section titled "Operating with
Attachments" and the appropriate manual for the
attachment.
Checks Before Starting
The checks below should be performed before start¬
ing the engine for the first time. Repeat these
checks each time you use the tractor to insure that
it is ready for use.
1. Refer to Normal Care section of this manual to
determine and perform needed care.
2.
Seat yourself on the tractor. Try operating
some of the controls to see if the seat position
fits you. If not, see the seat adjustment proce¬
dure in the Adjustments section of this
manual.
3.
Check your fuel supply. Be sure that you have
enough fuel for the job you intend to perform. If
more fuel is needed, fill the tank as follows:
A WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
handled with care. Never fill the tank when
the engine is still hot from recent operation.
Do
not
allow
open
flame,
smoking or
matches in the area. Avoid overfilling and
wipe up any spills.
a.
Remove fuel cap as shown in figure 11.
b.
Fill fuel tank completely with clean, fresh,
leaded or nonleaded regular grade gasoline.
c.
Install and hand tighten fuel cap.
Stopping the Tractor
The clutch-brake pedal is used to produce either
gradual or rapid stops. For a gradual stop on level
ground, press the pedal down only far enough to
disengage the clutch. For a more rapid stop, press
the pedal down further to also apply the brake.
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