Owner`s manual

NOTE: Beforestartilg,readthe warmand
coldstaring proceduresbolow.
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.
Ifthe 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 and
above)
7. When engine starts, slowly push
choke controlin until the engine
begins to run smoothly. If the engine
startsto run roughly, pull the choke
controlout slightlyfor a few seconds
and then continue to push the control
in slowly.
• The attachmentsand grounddrivecan
nowbe used.Ifthe enginedoes notaccept
theload,restarttbeengice andallowitfo
warmup forone minuteusingthe choke
as describedabove.
COLD WEATHER STARTING(50° F and
below)
7. When engine starts, slowly push
choke controlin until the engine
begins to run smoothly. Continue to
push the choke controlin small steps
allowing the engine to accept small
changes in speed and load, untilthe
choke controlis fully in. If the engine
starts to run roughly, pull the choke
control out slightlyfor 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.
NOTE: In extreme cold conditions,if
engine will not start you may need to
disengage the motion drive belt as
follows:
1. Be sure parking brake is engaged.
2. Remove retainer spring from the drive
belt tension handle to relieve belt
tension.
3. Start engine and allow it to warm up
for three (3) minutes.
4. Shut-off engine and engage parking
brake.
5. Engage drive belt tension handle and
replace the retainer spdng.
AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before drivingthe unit in cold weather,
the transmission should be warmed up as
follows:
1. Be sure the tractor ison level ground.
2. Place the motion control lever in
neutral. 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 pedod after the
transmissionhas 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)
the carburetorfuel mixturemay need to
be adjusted for best engine performance.
See =TOADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
PURGETRANSMISSION
_bCAUTION: Never engage or disen-
gage treewheel laver while the engine is
running.
To ensure proper operationand perfor-
manco, it is recommended that the
transmission be purged before operating
tractorfor the first time. This procedurewill
remove any trapped air insidethe trans-
mission which may have developed during
shipping of yourtractor.
IMPORTANT: Shouldyour transmission
require removal for service or replacement,
it should be purged after reinstallation
before operating the tractor.
1. Place tractor safely on level surface
with engine off and parking brake set.
2. Disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling
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 parking brake.
4. Move motion control lever to full
forward position and holdfor five (5)
seconds. Move lever to full reverse
positionand hold for five (5) seconds.
Repeat this procedure three (3) times.
NOTE: Dudng this procedurethem willbe
no movementof ddve wheals. The airis
being removed from hydraulicdrive
system.
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