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. After the engine starts, slowly release the single
brake pedal and gradually push the choke
control button all the way in. Do not use the
choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except a
necessary to start the engine.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
A CAUTION
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting
and battery discharge if equipment is left
unattended.
Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position and
allow the engine to idle for a short time before stop¬
ping
Then turn the key to the "OFF" position.
Remove key from ignition switch.
TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
CAUTION
Never operate a new engine immediately
under full load. Break it in carefully as shown
in the table telow.
Period
Engine Throttle
Control Lever
Position
Load
Vz
3/4
Full
1st hour
X
None
2 hour
X
X
Light drawbar load
or
Mowing with tractor
at slow speed
3rd through
13th hour
X
X
Medium draw¬
bar load
or
Normal mowing
COLD WEATHER STARTING
A WARNING
During operation do not run the engine in
confined area such as storage building any
longer than is necessary. Immediately move
the tractor outside into the air.
^^NOTE
In cold weather the starting motor may
disengage prematurely. This is caused by the
engine firing once but failing to continue run¬
ning.
If this happens several times, the
engine will be flooded and it will be necessary
to leave the throttle in the "SLOW" position
but push the choke in all the way; then turn
the ignition key to the "START position and
slowly pull the choke out to the position which
will cause the engine to start and continue
running. If the engine falters after putting trac¬
tor into motion, pull the choke out part way un¬
til the engine runs smoothly, then gradually
push the choke back in as the engine warms.
Engine starting is possible in cold weather providing
the correct weight of engine oil is used, the battery Is
fully charged, and the proper starting procedure is
followed.
The best procedure for starting at
temperatures near or below freezing are as follows:
1.
Pull the choke all the way out into the full choke
position.
2. Move the throttle lever just off "SLOW" position.
3.
Press the brake pedal all the way down and be
sure the PTO switch is in the "OFF" position.
The safety interlocks will prevent starting unless
this Is done.
4. Move the key switch into the "START position
and hold until the engine starts; however, do not
operate the starter for more than 10 seconds at
any one time. As soon as the engine starts,
slowly push the choke in part way.
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