OPERATION
INITIAL
OPERATION
For the
first
hour
of
operation,
work
under a
light
to
moderate load. (Example: Take a partial swath
while
mowing.)
BEFORE STARTING
1.
Check oil level in engine.
2.
Check fuel level. Use fresh, high quality, regular
grade gasoline.
3. Visually check all tires.
4.
Check Direction Control and PTO levers. These
controls must be in the NEUTRAL
or
OUT
posi-
tion before the engine will start due
to
ignition
interlock switches.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.
If the engine is cold, push choke
to
"ON."
2.
Open the
throttle
about
%.
3. Turn
ignition
key
to
"START," (clockwise)
to
en-
gage starter.
4.
As engine starts, release, key will return to
"RUN."
5. Pull choke
to
"OFF" and reduce engine speed
until operating temperature
is
reached.
CAUTION:
DO
NOT
hold starter engaged over 15
seconds
without
allowing a one minute cooling
period
for
starter motor.
If engine is warm, leave choke off.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1.
Close the throttle; all the way down and toward
the operator.
2.
Allow
engine
to
slow
to
an idle.
3. Turn key counter-clockwise to "OFF."
STARTING MOVEMENT
1.
Start engine and allow a few moments
to
warm
up.
2.
Engage the PTO
if
power driven attachment is
used.
3.
Select the desired gear and range.
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4.
Release parking brake.
5. Advance
throttle
to fast. (Full throttle)
6.
To
go forward, push Direction Control Lever
forward until
it
is
fully
engaged.
7. For reverse, pull Direction Control Lever back
until
it
is
fully
engaged.
CAUTION: DO
NOT
continuously slip the clutch.
Clutch failure will result.
STOPPING MOVEMENT
1.
For sudden and emergency stopping, push on
brake pedal. Direction Control will automatically
return
to
Neutral.
NOTE: Proper brake adjustment must be maintained.
2.
For normal stopping, use the braking action
of
the Direction Control
to
engage the forward
or
reverse clutch.
PARKING
1.
Stop motion.
2.
Put controls in neutral.
3.
Set parking brake.
4.
Lower attachment.
5.
Stop engine and remove key.
PTO
When operating
without
power driven equipment,
keep the PTO control in the
OUT
position. Always
disengage the PTO when transporting power driven
equipment.
EQUIPMENT
Power
driven
equipment
such
as
mowers,
snowblowers, tiller, etc., are designed
to
operate at
full engine throttle. Adjust ground speed gears rather
than engine speed to
allow
equipment
to
do
the job.
Always raise equipment and disengage PTO when
transporting.
GEAR CHANGE
Always come to a complete stop before attempting
to change gear
or
range. SHIFTING ON-THE-GO
WILL DAMAGE
THE
TRANSMISSION.
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