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AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP
Before drivinqthe unit in coldweather,
the transmission should be warmed up as
ictiows:
1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.
2. Release the parking brake and let the
brake slowly returnto operating
position.
3. Allow one minute for transmissionto
warm up. This can be done duringthe
engine warm up period.
• The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up pedod after the
transmissionhas been warmed up and
may require the choke control be
pulled out slightly.
NOTE: if at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to
be adjusted for best engine pedormance.
See =TOADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
PURGETRANSMISSION
•,CAUTION: Never engage or disengage
freewheel lever whilethe engine is
running.
To ensure proper operationand perfoh
mance, it is recommendedthat the
transmissionbe purged before operatincj
tractorfor the first time This procedurew=t
remove anytrapPed air insidethe trans-
missionwhich may have developed during
shippingofyour tractor.
IMPORTANT: Should yourtransmission
requireremoval for sewice or replacement,
it shouldbe purged after rainstallation
before operatingthe tractor.
1. Place tractor safely on level surface
with engine off and parking brake set.
2. Disengage transmission by placing
freewheel control in freewheeling
position(See =TOTRANSPORT" in
this section of manual).
3. Sittingin the tractorseat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
throttle controlto stow position.
Disengage parking brake.
4. Depress forward ddve pedal to full
forward position and hold for five (5)
seconds and release pedal. Depress
reverse drive pedal to full reverse
position and hold for five (5) seconds
and release pedal. Repeat this
procedure three (3) times.
NOTE: Duringthisprocedurethere will be
no movementof drivewheels.The air is
being removed from hydraulicdrive
system.
5. Shut- off engine and set parkk_g
brake.
6. Engage transmission by placin_
freewheel control in driving position
(See "TO TRANSPORT" inthis section
of manual).
7, Sittingin the tractor seat, start engine.
After the engine is running, move
thro_le controlto half (1/2) speed.
Disengage parking brake.
8, Drive tractor forward for approximately
five feet then backwards forfive feet.
Repeat this ddving procedure three
times.
Your tractor is now purged and now ready
for normal operation.
MOWINGTIPS
• Mower should be propedy leveled for
best mowingperformance. See =TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual
• The left hand side of mower should be
used for trimming.
• Drive so that clippings are discharged
onto the area that has been cut. Have
the cut area to the right of the tractor.
This will result in a more even distribu-
tion of clippingsand more uniform
cutting.
• When mowing large areas, start by
turningto the right sothat clippingswill
discharge away from shrubs,fences,
driveways, etc. After one ortwo
rounds, mow in the opposite direction
making left hand turns untilfinished.
• If grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce load and
possible fire hazard from dried clip-
pings. Make firstcut relativelyhigh; the
second to the desired height.
, Do not mow grass when it iswet. Wet
grass will plug mower and leave
undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry
before mowing.
• Alwaysoperateenglne atfuUthrotUe
when mowing to assure bettermowing
performance and proper discharge of
material. Regalate ground speed by
selecting a low enough gear to give the
mower cutting performance as well as
the quality of cut desired.
• When operating attachments, select a
ground speed that will suit the terrain
and give best performance of the
attachment being used.
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