Warming Up and Idling the Engine

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Do not run the engine on full load until it has fully warmed up.

NOTE: If the hydraulic functions operate slowly, see "Warming up hydraulic system oil" in "Hydraulic and 3-Point Hitch" section.

To allow the engine to idle at low rpm uses fuel inefficiently and can cause a build-up of carbon in the engine.

If the tractor is stopped with the engine running for 3 to 4 minutes, or more, engine speed must not be lower than 1200 rpm.