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NOTE: Beforestarting, read the warm and
cold starting proceduresbelow.
6. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwiseto start positionand release
keyas soon as enginestarts. Do
not run starter continuouslyfor more
than fifteen secondsper minute.If the
enginedoes not start after several
attempts,push chokecontrol in, wait
a few minutesand try again. If engine
still does not start, pull the chokecon-
trol out and retry.
WARMWEATHERSTARTING(50° F and
above)
7. When engine starts, slowly push choke
control in untilthe engine begins to
run smoothly.If the enginestarts to
run roughly,pull the chokecontrolout
slightly for a few seconds and then
continueto push the control in slowly.
• The attachmentsand grounddrive can
now be used.If the engine does not
acceptthe load, restartthe engine and
allow it to warm up for one minuteusing
the chokeas describedabove.
COLD WEATHERSTARTING(50° F and
below)
7. When engine starts, slowly push choke
control in untilthe engine begins to run
smoothly.Continueto pushthe choke
control in smallsteps allowingthe en-
gine to accept small changes in speed
and load, untilthe choke controlis fully
in. If the engine starts to run roughly,
pull the chokecontrol out slightly for
a few seconds and then continueto
push the control in slowly.This may
requirean enginewarm-up period from
severalseconds to severalminutes,
dependingon the temperature.
NOTE: In extremecold conditions,if
enginewill not start you may need to dis-
engagethe motiondrive belt as follows:
1. Be sure parkingbrake is engaged.
2. Removeretainerspring from the drive
belt tension handleto relievebelt ten-
sion.
3. Start engineand allow it to warm up
for three (3) minutes.
4. Shut-offengine and engageparking
brake.
5. Engagedrive belt tension handleand
replacethe retainerspring.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONWARMUP
Beforedriving the unit in cold weather,
the transmissionshould be warmed up as
follows:
1. Be sure the tractor is on levelground.
2. Placethe motioncontrol leverin
neutral.Releasethe parking brakeand
let the brakeslowly returnto operating
position.
3. Allow one minutefortransmissionto
warm up.This can be done during the
enginewarm up period.
• The attachmentscan be used during
the engine warm-up periodafter the
transmissionhas been warmed up and
may requirethe choke controlbe pulled
out slightly.
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above3000
feet) or in cold temperatures(below32 F)
the carburetorfuel mixturemay need to
be adjustedfor best engineperformance.
(See "TOADJUST CARBURETOR"in the
Serviceand Adjustmentssection of this
manual).
PURGE TRANSMISSION
_CAUTION: Neverengage or disengage
freewheelleverwhilethe engineis run-
ning.
Toensure proper operationand per-
formance,it is recommendedthat the
transmissionbe purged beforeoperating
tractorfor the first time.This procedurewill
removeany trapped air insidethe trans-
mission which may havedevelopedduring
shippingof your tractor.
IMPORTANT: Should your transmission
require removalfor service or replace-
ment, it should be purged after reinstall-
ation beforeoperatingthe tractor.
1. Placetractor safely on levelsurface
with engine off and parking brakeset.
2. Disengagetransmissionby plac-
ing freewheelcontrolin disengaged
position (See"TOTRANSPORT'in this
sectionof manual).
3. Sitting in the tractorseat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle controlto slow position.Disen-
gage parkingbrake.
4. Move motioncontrol leverto full
forwardpositionand hold for five (5)
seconds.Move leverto full reverse
positionand hold for five (5) seconds.
Repeat this procedurethree (3) times.
NOTE: Duringthis step there will be no
movementof drive wheels.The air is being
removedfrom hydraulicdrive system.
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