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(2) Start in cold weather
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Push the throttle lever to the middle position of full throttle.
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Start the engine after cold start aid indicator goes OFF. (If fitted)
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If engine runs rough, push the throttle pedal down 2~3 times for a while. (Mechanical type)
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If engine runs smoothly, carry out warming up for 5~10 minutes at 1500 rpm.
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Use the engine oil for winter in cold weather. Refer to “Lubricants and Capacity” at the end of this
manual.
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Use the diesel for winter when it is very cold weather. It is much easier to start engine.
Warning
Caution
(3) Engine stop
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Pull the throttle lever backward to reduce the engine speed and turn the key switch to “OFF” position.
The engine shall be stopped.
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When storing the tractor in the cold weather, the battery must be removed and
stored in a cool and dry place where it is warm and is isolated from the children.
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Allowing engine to idle for a long time will waste fuel and cause a build up of
carbon.
Caution
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When stopping the engine after heavy work, run the engine for 1~2 minutes at low
speed. If you stop the engine suddenly, the engine life could be shortened.
Caution
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Only start engine outdoors or in a well ventilated place, as the engine exhaust
fumes may cause sickness or death.
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To avoid an explosion, never use starting fluid to start engine.
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Start the engine ONLY from the driver’s seat with depressing clutch pedal fully (for
mechanical type) and placing all the transmission gear shift levers in “Neutral”.
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DO NOT start the engine by shorting across the terminals of start motor. If the
engine starts and the tractor moves suddenly, it may cause a serious injury or death
.
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If HST pedal is not in “Neutral” or PTO switch is not “OFF”, the engine does not
start even if turning the key switch to “Start” position.
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Do not operate start motor more than 10 seconds. If engine does not start, wait
for 1~2 minutes before restarting.
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When the engine is running, DO NOT turn the key switch to “Start” position. It
may cause the failure of start motor.
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In the cold weather, carry out the warming up. If you use the tractor in the state
that the engine does not reach the normal temperature, the engine life shall be
reduced.
