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FILL FUEL TANK
Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. See engine
manual for the correct type and grade of fuel.
1. Put the unit in an open area.
2. Stop the engine and lock the brake.
3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel
cap to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.
4. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
5. Fill the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill the fuel.
6. Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
7. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
One of the operator presence control levers must be
depressed so the power take off (PTO) or direction
control lever can be operated.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
1. Turn the ignition key to "Off".
2. Move the HI/LO to the “NEUTRAL” position and
the PTO control to the “OFF” position.
3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operator’s position.
TO START AND SHUT OFF ENGINE
Before Each Use
Check each item in "Before Each Use" in the
Maintenance Schedule.
Manual Start
1. Move the direction control lever to the “NEUTRAL”
position.
2. Ensure the PTO control is in the “OFF” position
and the gear shift lever is in the “NEUTRAL”
position.
3. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to the
“ON” position.
4. If the engine is cold, apply the choke. See Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
5. Set the throttle to the proper starting position.
After the engine starts, adjust the choke as
needed.
6. Pull the starter handle out until compression is
felt in the engine. Then pull with one swift
continuous motion. Hold the starter handle to
allow a slow rewind of the rope.
7. If the engine does not start after six pulls of the
starter, see
Troubleshooting
.
Electric Start Engine
1. Move the direction control lever to the “NEUTRAL”
position.
2. Ensure the PTO control is in the “OFF” position
and the gear shift lever is in the “NEUTRAL”
position.
3. If the engine is cold, apply the choke. See Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
4. Set the throttle to the proper position. After the
engine starts, adjust the choke as needed.
5. Put the key in the ignition switch. Turn the key to
the “START” position. When the engine starts,
release the key.
6. NOTE: Do not operate the starter for more than
15 seconds. Allow 45 seconds for cooling before
operating the starter again.
7. If the engine does not start after six tries, see
Troubleshooting
.
Stopping the Engine
1. Move the direction control lever to the “NEUTRAL”
position.
2. Move the throttle control to the “SLOW” position.
3. Move the HI/LO to the “NEUTRAL” position and
the PTO control to the “OFF” position.
4. Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position.
Remove the ignition key before leaving the
tractor.
TO OPERATE UNIT
Operating the Transmission
Learn to operate the tractor in an open area while
using a slow gear and slow engine speed.
1. Start the engine.
2. Move the gear shift lever to the “HIGH” or “LOW”
position.
3. Move the range shift handle to the “HIGH” or
“LOW” position.
4. Move the throttle lever above the “SLOW” position
(fast enough so that the engine will not stall).
5. Depress an operator presence handle.
WARNING:
Use caution with fuel. Fuel is
very flammable. Keep fuel in a clean and
tight container. Keep fuel away from fire or
heat. Never put fuel in the fuel tank while
the engine is running or hot. Clean up any
spilled fuel before starting the engine.
CAUTION:
The operator presence control
is to protect the operator from the moving
parts of the attachment and the powered
moving of the equipment. Operate the
equipment only when the operator
presence control is in working condition.
