Case 446 User Manual

A CAUTION: Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neu-
.. tral before attempting to start the engine (motor).
3_ Push choke lever forward to close choke .
Air temperature, engine temperature and grade of fuel will determine how far choke
must be closed .
4. Push throttle lever forward about 1/3 of the way between idle and full speed.
, 5. Turn ignition key to right and hold ("START' position). Release key to "RUN" posi-
tion when engine starts.
NOTE: Release key immediately when engine fires. Holding key in the "START" posi-
tion after engine fires will cause damage to ring gear and starter pinion gear .
·Release
key after 30 seconds if engine does not start. Wait 3 minutes for starter
to cool before attempting to restart.
6. Pull choke lever rearward slowly after engine starts .
7. Allow engine to warm up before applying load .
NOTE: The hydraulic system must be warmed when starting with air temperatures be-
low 32
0
F (O°C). Warm the hydraulic system according to the following proce-
dure.
1. Set throttle 1/3 of the way between idle and full speed.
2. Select Two - Speed Transaxle Neutral position.
3. Move travel control lever to full forward position;
4. Run for several minutes before placing tractor under load. When cold, the hy-
draulic system will be noisey at high engine speed.
8. Set throttle lever approximately 3/4 of the way between idle and full speed for most
jobs.
;.
For maximum economy, operate with a throttle setting which will perform the job
f
without lugging or laboring and overheating of the engine .
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START TRACTOR BY PUSHING TO TOW·
ING
AS SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE SYSTEM MAY RE-
SULT .
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Case 446 Specifications

General

Brand	Case
Model	446
Category	Tractor
Language	English