8-47 Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
CAUTION:
See the “Engine break-in” section prior to operating the engine for the first time.
Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a cold engine” section. The throttle should
be opened slightly.
Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up the engine before starting off.
Never accelerate hard with a cold engine!
To warm up the engine operate the TRACTOR a one third throttle for approximately 3
km, or let the engine run for approximately 3 minutes at 2000 rpm.
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving
CAUTION:
Before shifting, you must stop the TRACTOR and return
the throttle lever to the closed position, otherwise the transmission may be damaged.
Shifting: Neutral to High and High to Low
1.
Bring the TRACTOR to a complete stop and return the throttle lever to the closed
position.
2. Apply the brakes, then shift by moving the drive select lever along the shift guide.
1. Drive select lever
NOTE:
Make sure that the drive select lever is completely shifted into position.
3. Open the throttle lever gradually.
Shifting: Neutral to Reverse
NOTE: