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Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position and
allow the engine to idle tor a short time before stop¬
ping.
Then turn the key to the "OFF" position.
Rerrrove key from ignition switch.
TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE.
A
CAUTION
Never operate a new engine immediately
under full load.
Break it in carefully as
shown in the table below.
Period
Engine Throttle
Control Lever
Position
Load
Vi
y*
Full
1st hour
X
None
X
Light drawbar load
or
2 hour
X
Mowing with tractor
at slow speed
X
Medium draw¬
bar load
3rd through
or
13th hour
X
Normal mowing
COLD WEATHER STARTING
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WARNING
During operation do not run the engine in
confined area such as storage building any
longer than is necessary. Immediately move
the tractor outside into the air.
■I^NOTE
In cold weather the starting motor may
disengage prematurely. This is caused by
the engine firing once but falling to continue
running. If this happens several times, the
engine will be flooded and it will be neces¬
sary to leave the throttle in the "SLOW" posi¬
tion but push the choke In all the way; then
turn the ignition key to the "START* position
and slowly pull the choke out to the position
which will cause the engine to start and con¬
tinue running. If the engine falters after put¬
ting tractor into motion, pull the choke out
part way until the engine runs smoothly, then
gradually push the choke back in as the
engine warms.
Engine starting is possible in cold weather providing
the correct weight of engine oil is used, the battery is
fully charged, and the proper starting procedure is fol¬
lowed. The best procedure for starting at tempera¬
tures near or below freezing are as follows:
1.
Pull the choke all the way out into the full choke
position.
2.
Move the throttle lever just off "SLOW" position.
3.
Press the brake pedal all the way down and be
sure the PTO switch is in the "OFF" position. The
safety interlocks will prevent starting unless this is
done.
4.
Move the key switch Into the "START" position
and hold until the engine starts; however, do not
operate the starter for more than 10 seconds at
any one time. As soon as the engine starts,
slowly push the choke in part way.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR (1810,1811, and 1812
Tractors Only)
A
CAUTION
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed, and
sudden stops. Keep tractor in gear when
going down hills.
A
CAUTION
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without
depressing the brake pedal and setting the
brake lock. If leaving the tractor unattended,
also turn the ignition key off and remove the
key.
■^NOTE
When using power take-off operated equip¬
ment, best performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the "FAST* position.
1.
Depress the brake pedal to release the brake
lock, and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever
to the position where the engine operates best for
the load to be handled.
2.
Start the tractor in motion by moving the speed
control lever slowly forward or rearward to
desired speed.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR (1806 Tractor Only)
A
CAUTION
Do not shift gears while the engine clutch is
engaged or while tractor is moving.
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