Warming Up the Engine

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Do not operate the engine on full load until it has fully warmed up. Allowing the engine to idle at low rpm uses fuel inefficiently and can cause a build-up of carbon in the engine.

Do not subject the tractor to a full load until the engine has fully warmed up. To warm up the engine, run with hand throttle halfway open until operating temperature is reached.

If the tractor is stopped with the engine running for three to four minutes, or more, the engine speed must not be lower than 1,200 rpm.

The engine must run at a speed above slow speed until the cooling system temperature surpasses 20°C (68°F).