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WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)
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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.
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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 STARTING (50° F and below)
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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
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Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmission
should be warmed up as follows:
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Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
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Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly
return to operating position.
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Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This
can be done during the engine warm up period.
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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) 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.
OPERATION
PURGE TRANSMISSION
To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-
mended that the transmission be purged before operating
tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any
trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-
oped 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.
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Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and
parking brake set.
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Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in
freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this
section of manual).
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Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine
is running, move throttle control to slow position. Disen-
gage parking brake
•
Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position, hold
for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress reverse
drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for five (5)
seconds and release pedal. Repeat this procedure three
(3) times.
NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of
drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive
system.
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Shut- off engine and set parking brake.
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Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in
driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section
of manual).
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Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine
is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.
Disengage parking brake.
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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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CAUTION: Never engage or disengage
freewheel lever while the engine is run-
ning.
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