Starting the EngineIMPORTANT: DO NOT use starting fluid. Tractor is equipped with intake air heater. NOTE: If temperature is below 18°C (64°F), refer to Cold Weather Starting Procedure Using Intake Air Heater System-If Equipped in this section. 1. Push hand throttle (A) forward off idle position (approximately 1/3 of full throttle). Engine may not start with throttle pulled completely down.
Do not start engine by shorting across starter terminals. Machine will start in gear and move if normal circuitry is bypassed. Start engine only from operator's seat with transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL. NEVER start engine while standing on ground. IMPORTANT: DO NOT run a cold engine at full throttle. 2. Depress clutch pedal and turn key switch (B) fully clockwise to engage starter. Release key when engine starts. If key is released before engine starts, wait until starter and engine stop turning before trying again. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time. If engine does not start, wait at least two minutes for the starter motor to cool before trying again. If engine does not start in four attempts, refer to "Troubleshooting" section. |
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CAUTION:
Avoid possible injury or death from a machine runaway.
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