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• The attachments
can be used during
the
engine
warm-up
period after the transmis-
sion 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
CAR BU RETO R" in the Service
and Adjustments
section
of this
manual).
_RGE
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 a level surface
- that is clear
of objects
and open - with
engine
off and parking
brake
set.
2.
Disengage
transmission
by placing
freewheel
control
in disengaged
posi-
tion (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.
AUTION:
At any time,
during
step
4, there
may be movement
of the drive
wheels.
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
position
and
hold
for five
(5) seconds
and release
pedal.
Repeat
this procedure
three
(3) times.
5.
Shutoff
engine
and set parking
brake.
6.
Engage
transmission
by placing
free-
wheel
control
in engaged
position
(See
"TO TRANSPORT"
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.
Disengage
parking
brake.
8.
Drive tractor
forward
for approximately
five feet then
backwards
for five feet.
Repeat
this driving
procedure
three
times.
15
Your transmission
is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.
MOWING TIPS
• Tire chains cannot be used when the
mower housing is attached to tractor.
• 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
cut. 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.
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• 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
speed
to give
the mower
cutting
performance
as well
as the quality
of cut desired.
• When
operating
attachments,
select
a
ground
speed
that will suit the terrain
and give
best performance
of the at-
tachment
being used.
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