Cub Cadet 1872 Owner's Manual page 12

4. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the "START'
position and release it as soon as the engine
starts; however do not operate the starter for
nrxjre than 10 seconds at any one time. If the
engine does not start within this time, turn the
key "OFF" and wait a few minutes, then try
again.
5. After the engine starts, slowly release the single
brake pedal and gradually push the choke con¬
trol button all the way in. Do not use the choke
to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary
to start the engine.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
A
CAUTION
Remove the key to prevent accidental start¬
ing 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.
■^NOTE
In cold weather the starting motor may
disengage prematurely. This is caused by
the engine firing once but falling to continue
running. If this happens several times, the
engine will be flooded and it will be neces¬
sary to leave the throttle in the "SLOW" posi¬
tion 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 con¬
tinue running. If the engine falters after put¬
ting tractor into motion, pull the choke out
part way until 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 fol¬
lowed. The best procedure for starting at tempera¬
tures near or below freezing are as follows:
TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
A
CAUTION
Never operate a new engine immediately
under full load. Break it in carefully as
shown in the table below.
Period
Engine Throttle
Control Lever
Position
Load
V& % Full
1st hour
X
None
X
Light drawbar load
or
2 hour
X
Mowing with tractor
at slow speed
X
Medium draw¬
bar load
3rd through
or
13th hour
X
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.
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 single brake pedal all the way down
and be sure the PTO switch is in the "OFF"
position. The safety interlocks will prevent start¬
ing 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.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
WARNING
When the engine is off, the tractor will
become very difficult to steer. This is
because the engine must be on for the
power steering to operate. Do not turn off
engine until tractor comes to a complete
stop or damage to equipment or injury to
persons might occur.
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