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Operation
STARTING THE ENGINE
^WARNING
Do not start or run engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes are deadly.
L Make sure the parking brake is set and the PTO is
disengaged.
NOTE
It is very important for cold weather starting that the
parking
brake
is set.
This
will
declutch the
transmission drive belt and allow the engine to turn
over easier.
2. To start engine, the ground speed control lever must be
in NEUTRAL, the PTO disengaged, and operator in
tractor seat.
3. For cold starts, pull out the choke knob. It may not be
necessary to choke in warm weather.
4. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn to
START position. When the engine starts, release the
key.
5. As the engine warms, push in choke.
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6. Allow the engine to warm up before engaging the PTO
or driving the tractor. Do not idle engine for extended
periods - it may cause carbon build-up.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The hydrostatic drive system provides a variable speed
range of 0 - 5.5 mph in the forward direction and 0-3 mph in
the reverse direction.
Speed is controlled by the ground speed control lever.
Engine speed also affects ground speed, but is used mainly to
control the drive speed of the attachment (mower,
snowthrower, etc.). The further the control lever is in the
forward or reverse gate, the faster the ground speed.
SELECTING ENGINE SPEED
Most mowing is done with the engine speed control lever set
between 3/4 and full throttle. Best results are often obtained
at full throttle. If the grass is wet or high, select a slow
ground speed, and use full engine speed.
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