Starting the Engine

IMPORTANT: Starter may be damaged if operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:

• Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.

NOTE: It is normal for the engine to be louder and for blue-white exhaust smoke to be present during engine warm-up. The amount of exhaust smoke depends on air temperature. Higher elevation will also affect the amount of exhaust smoke.

1. Move transmission range shift lever to neutral (N). Display message “Shift to Neutral” will be displayed if attempting to start tractor in gear.

2. Turn key to start position to start engine. Release key after engine has started. Display message “Engine Run” will be displayed if attempting to start engine when it is already running.

3. Check indicator lights:

   • IMPORTANT: If engine oil pressure light does not go out within 5 seconds, shut the engine off and check for cause.

     Engine oil pressure light goes out within 5 seconds.
   • NOTE: If battery charging light does not go out after 10 seconds, set engine speed at full throttle and then back to normal.
     Battery charging light should go out within 10 seconds.
   • If indicator lights stay on longer than the given time interval, stop engine and check for cause.
   
   

4. Set engine speed control lever to the 1/2 fast position for 1 minute without load to warm engine.

Idling Engine

NOTE: Allowing engine to idle for long periods of time will waste fuel and cause carbon buildup.

1. Adjust engine speed control lever to set engine at low idle.
2. Apply park brake.

Starting a Stalled Engine

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If engine stalls while operating under load, start engine immediately to prevent abnormal heat buildup in engine.

1. Disengage PTO, if not already disengaged.
2. Remove foot from forward and reverse travel pedals.
3. Move transmission range shift lever to neutral (N).
4. Start engine. Continue with normal operation, or set engine at low idle for 2 minutes before stopping engine.