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OPERATION
PURGE TRANSMISSION
CAUTION: Never engage or disengage free-
wheel lever while the engine is run ning.
To ensure proper operation and performance, it is rec om-
mend ed that the transmission be purged before operating
tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any
trapped air inside the transmission which may have de vel-
oped during shipping of your tractor.
IMPORTANT:
SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION RE QUIRE
REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD
BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING
THE TRACTOR.
1. Place tractor safely on a level surface - that is clear
and open - with engine off and parking brake set.
2. Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control
in disengaged position. (See “TO TRANSPORT” in
this section of manual.)
3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the en-
gine is running, move throttle control to slow position.
Dis en gage parking brake
CAUTION: At any time, during step 4, there
may be movement of the drive wheels.
4. Depress forward drive pedal to full forward position,
hold for five (5) seconds and release pedal. Depress
reverse drive pedal to full reverse position, hold for five
(5) seconds and release pedal. Repeat this procedure
three (3) times.
5. Shut- off engine and set parking brake.
6. Engage transmission by placing freewheel control
in engaged position. (See “TO TRANSPORT” in this
sec tion of manual.)
7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine
is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.
Disengage parking brake.
8. Drive tractor forward for approximately 5 feet (1,5 m)
then backwards for 5 feet (1,5 m). Repeat this driving
procedure three times.
Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal
op er a tion.
NORMAL STARTING (32°F/0°C and above)
1. Move throttle control to fast position (
).
2. Perform procedures outlined in "S
MART
S
WITCH
IGNI-
TION UNLOCK" as previously described.
3. While the SSI button (F) is flashing green, press and
release the SSI button once more to start the engine.
• Once engine starts, the attachments and ground
drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept
the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up
for one minute.
• Leave throttle control in fast position (
) while
mowing.
COLD WEATHER STARTING (32°F/0°C and below)
1. Move throttle control beyond fast position (
) into the
cold weather starting position (
).
2. Perform procedures outlined in "S
MART
S
WITCH
IGNI-
TION UNLOCK" as previously described.
3. While the SSI button is flashing green, press the SSI
button once more to start the engine.
• Once engine starts, move the throttle control back to
the fast position (
) to warm-up. The time required
for warm-up will vary from a few seconds to a minute
depending upon conditions and temperature.
• Leave throttle control in fast position (
) while
mowing.
NOTE:
Failure to move throttle from cold weather starting
position (
) will result in poor engine performance and
spark plug fouling.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP
•
Before driving the unit in cold weather, the trans mis sion
should be warmed up as follows:
• Ensure the tractor is on level ground.
• Release the parking brake and let the brake slowly
return to operating position.
• Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This
can be done during the engine warm up period.
• The attachments can also be used during the engine
warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed
up.
SERVICE MINDER/HOURMETER
Service reminder shows the total number of hours the
engine has run and indicates when the engine or mower
needs servicing. After every 50 hours of operation the oil
can icon will stay on for 2 hours. To service engine and
mower, see the Maintenance section of this manual.
NOTE:
The service minder runs when either the engine is
running or the SmartSwitch is active (unlocked).
