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if the engine starts to run roughly, pull
5.
the choke control
out slightly
for a Tew
6.
seconds
and then continue
to push the
control
in slowly. This may require
an
engine warm-up
period from several
seconds
to several
minutes,
depending
7.
on the temperature.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
WARM
UP
Before driving the unit in cold weather,
the
transmission
should
be warmed
up as fol-
8.
lows:
1. Be sure the tractor
is on level ground.
2.
Release the parking
brake and let the
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 warm-up
period after the trans-
mission
has been warmed
up and may
require the choke control
be pulled out
slightly.
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).
_]iU R G E TRANSMISSION
CAUTION:
Never engage or disenga.ge
freewheel
lever while the engine is running.
To ensure proper operation and perfor-
mance,
it is recommended
that the trans-
mission
be purged
before operating
tractor
for the first time. This procedure
will remove
any trapped
air inside the transmission
which may have developed
during
shipping
of your tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Should your transmission
require removal for service
or replacement,
it should
be purged after reinstallation
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 disengaged
position
(See "TO TRANSPORT"
in this section
Of manual).
•
3.
Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle control to slow position. Disen-
gage parking
brake.
•
4.
Depress
forward
drive pedal to full
forward
position
and hold for five (5)
seconds
and release
pedal. Depress
reverse
drive pedal to full reverse posi-
tion and hold for five (5) seconds
and
release
pedal. Repeat this procedure
three (3) times.
14"
NOTE;
During this step there will be no
movement
of drive wheels. The air is being
removed
from hydraulic
drive system.
Shut off engine and set parking brake.
Engage transmission
by placing
freewheel
control in 'transmission
engaged"
position
(See "TO TRANS-
PORT" in this section
of manual).
Sitting in the tractor
seat, start engine.
After the engine
is running,
move
throttle control to half (1/2) speed.
Disengage
parking
brake.
Drive tractor
forward for approximately
five feet then backwards
for five feet.
Repeat this driving procedure three
times.
Your transmission
is now purged and
ready for normal
operation.
MOWING
TIPS
• Mower should
be properly leveled for
best mowing
performance.
See "TO
LEVEL MOWER
HOUSING"
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual.
• The left hand side of mower should
be
used for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings
are discharged
onto the area that has already been
cuL Have the cut area to the right of
the tractor.
This will result in a more
even distribution
of clippings
and more
uniform cutting.
• When mowing
large areas, start by
turning
to the right so that clippings
will
discharge
away from shrubs,
fences,
driveways,
etc. After one or two rounds,
mow in the opposite
direction
making
left hand turns until finished.
f
If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and pos-
sible fire hazard from dried clippings.
Make first cut relatively high; the second
to the desired height.
Do not mow grass when it is wet.
Wet grass will plug mower and leave
undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry
before mowing.
Always operate engine at full throttle
when mowing to assure better mowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regulate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower cutting performance as well as
the quality of cut desired.
When operatingattachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and give best performance of the at-
tachment being used.
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