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 afew minutes and
try again. If engine stiJl does not start,
puil the choke control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING
(50°F (10°C) and above)
7. When engine starts, slowJy push choke
control in until the engine begins to run
smoothly. If the engine starts to run
roughly, pulfthe choke controlout slightly
for a few seconds and then continue to
push the control in slowly.
• 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 (10°C) and below)
7. When engine starts, slowly push choke
contro] in until the engine begins to run
smoothly. Continue to push the choke
control insmall steps allowing the engine
to accept small changes in speed and
toad, 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 fol-
lows:
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,
• 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: Ifat 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 CAR BU RETOR" inthe Service
and Adjustments section of this manual).
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PURGE TRANSMISSION
_I_CAUTION:
Never engage or disengage
freewheel lever while the engine is running.
Toensure properoperation andperformance,
it is recommended that the transmission be
purged before operating tractor for the first
time. This procedure willremove anytrapped
air reside the transmission which may have
developed during shippingof your tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Should your transmission
require removal for service or replacement,
it should 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,
2. Disengage
transmission
by placing
freewheel control indisengaged position
(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section
of manual).
3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine isrunning, 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 forfive (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.
6. 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 feet,
Repeat this driving procedure three
times.
Your transmission is now purged and now
ready for normal operation.