Start the Engine

TS177-UN-11JAN89

PY11386-UN-07JAN11

A - Hand Throttle

B - Key Switch On

NOTE: If the tractor equipped with creeper, start the engine with the range lever in neutral position and gear lever in park position.

1. Push hand throttle (A) forward off idle position (approximately 1/3 of full throttle). Engine may not start with throttle pulled completely down.

2. CAUTION: Avoid possible injury or death from a machine runaway.

   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 NEUTRAL.

   NEVER start engine while standing on ground.

   IMPORTANT: DO NOT run a cold engine at full throttle.

   Depress clutch pedal and turn key switch fully clockwise (B) 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.

3. Warm up tractor and monitor control panel. Charging and oil pressure warning indicators should go off and stay off. Coolant temperature gauge should begin to move into normal range.

4. Check for fluid leaks: engine oil, engine coolant, transmission/hydraulic oil, and front axle oil (if equipped with MFWD).

5. Avoid unnecessary engine idle.

IMPORTANT: After starting engine press clutch pedal fully till it hits the pedal stopper to deactivate engagement override valve (EOV). (For wet clutch variants)

CAUTION: If engagement override valve (EOV) is not deactivated tractor wont move from it’s position even if range lever and gear shift lever are in engaged position.