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°C
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, pullthe
choke control out slightly
for a few seconds
and then continue
to
push the control in slowly°
8oThe 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/10°C
and below)
9_ 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 follows:
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°
4. The attachments
can be used during the
engine warm-up
period after thetransmis-
sion 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).
PURGE
TRANSMISSION
_t_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 any trapped
air inside the transmission
which may have
developed
during shipping
of your tractor,
IMPORTANT:
Should
your
transmission
require removal for service
or replacement,
it shoutd 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.
2o 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.
_CAUTION:
At any time, during step 4,
there may be movement
of the drive wheels,
4,. Depress forward drive pedalto full forward
position and hold for five (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.
6o 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 feel
Repeat
this
driving
procedure
three
times.
Your transmission
is now purged
and now
ready for normal operation.
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