Operating the Engine

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A - PARK Position

Working speeds down to 1500 rpm are suitable at reduced throttle and light load conditions.

Under full throttle and full load conditions, engine should not run continuously below 1800 rpm.

Idling the Engine:

Avoid unnecessary engine idling. Operate at minimum of 1200 rpm if idling longer than three minutes.

Restarting Stalled Engine:

Restart stalled engine IMMEDIATELY to prevent excessive heat buildup.

Stopping the Engine:

• Stop tractor and pull throttle back to slow idle position
• Put gear shift lever in PARK position (A)
• Lower all equipment to the ground
• Make sure SCV levers are in NEUTRAL position

CAUTION: Remove ignition switch key to prevent accidents.

Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key.