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6.
Insert
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
seconds
per minute.
If the engine
does
not
start
after
several
attempts,
push
choke
control
in, wait a few minutes
and
try again.
If engine
still does
not start,
pull the choke
control
out and retry.
WARM
WEATHER
STARTING
(50°F (10°0)
and above)
7.
When
engine
starts,
slowly
push choke
control
in until the engine
begins
to run
smoothly.
If the
engine
starts
to
run
roughly,
pull the choke control
out slightly
for a few seconds
and then
continue
to
push the control
in slowly.
• 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
STARTI N G
(50°F (10°C)
and below)
7.
When
engine
starts,
slowly
push choke
control
in until the engine
begins
to run
smoothly.
Continue
to push
the
choke
control
in small steps allowing
the engine
to accept
small
changes
in speed
and
load,
until the
choke
control
is fully
in.
If the engine
starts
to run roughly,
pull
the choke
control
out slightly
for a few
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
on the temperature.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
WARM
UP
Before
driving
the unit in cold weather,
the
transmission
should
be warmed
up as fol-
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.
o The attachments
can be used during
the engine
warm-up
period
after the
transmission
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 (0°C))
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).
19
PURGE
TRANSMISSION
_I, CAUTION:
Never engage or disengage
freewheel
lever while the engine is running.
To ensure proper operation
and performance,
it is recommended
that the transmission
be
purged
before
operating
tractor
for the first
time. This procedure
will remove
anytrapped
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 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
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.
Disengage
park-
ing brake.
,_I, CAUTION:
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 forfive
(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.
Your transmission
is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.
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