TIPS FOR BREAKING-IN
1. Break in the vehicle within initial 50
hours of operation.
2. Start the engine and idle the en
-
gine at a low speed for 3 to 4 min-
utes in advance.
3. Increase the idling time in cold
weather.
4. Do not drive the tractor at the max-
imum speed on a road.
5. Never apply excessive load during
work.
6. Idle the engine at a low speed for
2 to 3 minutes before stopping it.
Driving a new tractor at a high speed
or load can damage its overall dura-
bility.
Make sure to run the tractor at the
proper work load and speed for the
initial operation of 10 to 20 hours.
INITIAL OPERATION OPERATING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
Using an additive so the en-
gine will start more easily can
damage the engine. And it will
not be covered by warranty.
Never try to start the engine
for over 10 seconds consecu-
tively to protect the start mo-
tor and battery from damage.
IMPORTANT
To avoid accidents:
Be sure to read and understand
the warning and caution de-
cals on the tractor thoroughly.
Run the engine only in a well-
ventilated area, or you can be
suffocated by exhaust fumes.
Never start the engine unless
you are on the driver’s seat.
The tractor can abruptly start
off, resulting in an injury or ac
-
cident.
WARNING
SAFETY LOCK FUNCTION (WHILE
VEHICLE IS STATIONARY)
1) The engine can be started only
under the following conditions due
to its safety lock function:
The range shift lever is in the
neutral position.
The PTO clutch is disengaged.
The driver's seat is occupied.
2) The tractor cannot be driven with
the forward and reverse driving
pedals depressed simultaneously
while the engine is running.
In order to drive the tractor, rst re-
lease the pedals. Then, the safety
lock will be deactivated in approx. 0.5
seconds and the tractor is ready to
drive.