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• 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, move throttle control to fast
position, wait a few minutes and try
again. If engine still does not start,
move the throttle control back to the
choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F
AND ABOVE)
• When engine starts, move the throttle
control to the fast position.
• 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)
• When engine starts, allow engine to run
with the throttle control in the choke
position until the engine runs roughly,
then move throttle control to fast posi-
tion. This may require an engine warm-
up pedod from several seconds to sev-
eral minutes, depending
on the temper-
ature.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARM-UP
• Before ddving the unit in cold weather,
the transmission should be warmed up
as follows:
•
Be sure the tractor is on level
ground.
•
Place the motion control lever in
neutral. Release the parking brake
and let the clutch/brake slowly return
to operating position.
•
Allow one minute for transmission to
warm up. This can be done during
the engine warm up pedod.
• The attachments can also be used dur-
ing the engine warm-up pedod after the
transmission has been warmed up.
NOTE: 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.*
PURGE TRANSMISSION
._
,ACAUTION:
Never engage or disen-
gage 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 trans-
mission which may have developed during
shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT: Should your transmission
require removeal for service or replace-
ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-
tion before operating the tractor.
i Place tractor safely on level surface with
engine off and parking brake set.
Disengage transmissmn by placing free-
wheel control in freewheeling position
(See =TO TRANSPORT" in this section
of manual).
• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move throt-
tle control to slow position. With motion
control lever in neutral (N) position,
slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.
• Move motion control lever to full forward
position and hold for five (5) seconds.
Move lever to full reverse position and
hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this
procedure three (3) times.
NOTE: Dudng this procedure there will be
no movement of drive wheels. The air is
being removed from hydraulic drive sys-
tem.
• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)
position. Shut off engine and set parking
brake.
• Engage transmission by placing free-
whee/control in ddving position (See
"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of
manual).
• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move throt-
tle control to half (1/2) speed. With
motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-
tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake
pedal.
• Slowly move motion control lever for-
ward; after the tractor moves approxi-
mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion
control lever to reverse position. After
the tractor moves approximately five (5)
feet return the motion control lever to
the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-
cedure with the motion control lever
three (3) times.
• Your tractor is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.
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