MASSEY FERGUSON 2800 Series - Pre-Operation Checks and Starting

Operation
16. If a new belt or mower was installed, level the mower
as described in the Adjustments section.
NOTE: Check belt adjustment periodically during mower
season. Drive belt must be readjusted when rear edge of
idler bracket aligns with rear edge of green zone or goes
into the red zone.
MOWER REMOVAL
WARNING
it will be necessary to start the engine to raise or
lower the lift cable. Before starting the engine,
aiways seat yourseif in the operator’s position.
Before leaving the operator’s position, stop
engine, remove key disengage power to attach¬
ments and set the parking brake.
NOTE: Perform mower removal on a hard, level surface
such as a concrete floor. Make sure there is room on the
left side of tractor to remove mower.
Refer to figure 4.
1. Push the belt tensioning lever (C) fully down and for¬
ward to release mower belt tension.
2. Raise the tractor seat deck and remove the mower
drive belt from the mower and tractor pulleys. Close
the seat deck.
3. Use the tractor lift lever to raise the mower halfway.
4. Remove the safety clips and pins to detach the
mower hitch from the tractor hitch. Remove the right-
hand side pin first. Reinstall the pins and safety clips
in the mower hitch for storage.
5. Lower mower fully.
6. Remove the spring clip and pin to detach the lift cable
from the mower. Reinstall the pin and spring clip in
the lift cable for storage.
7. Turn tractor wheels fully right and slide the mower out
the left side.
8. Pull the belt tensioning lever fully back and up out of
the way to prevent damaging it when using the tractor
without the mower.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
1. Make sure you have proper wheel or counterweights
if required. See SLOPE OPERATION in the Safety
Rules section. Make sure any slopes are within
required limits.
2. Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick.
See the engine Operator’s Manual for instructions
and oil recommendations.
3. Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in
place and tight.
4. Make sure you can reach ail controls from operator’s
positions. If not, see SEAT ADJUSTMENT.
5. Fill the gasoline tank with fresh gasoline. Fill to bot¬
tom of filler neck to avoid spillage and overflow. DO
NOT mix oil with gasoline. Refer to engine manual
for gasoline recommendations.
A WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be han¬
dled with care. Never fill the tank when the
engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not
allow open flame, smoking or matches in the
area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION
1. See figure 6. Depressing the pedal from position A to
B disengages transmission drive belt and applies
tractor brake.
2. To apply the parking brake pull up on the parking
brake iever (F, figure 2).
STARTING THE ENGINE
Refer to figure 2.
1. Operator must be seated.
2. Place ground speed control iever (D) in neutral. Set
parking brake. To set, depress pedal, pull parking
brake lever (F) up, then release pedals.
3. PTC lever (G) must be in OFF position.
4. On a cold engine, pull out choke knob (H). On a
warm engine, push choke knob in.
5. Place engine speed control (J) midway between slow
and fast (Start/Stop position).
6. Turn key (E) to start engine. Push choke in as engine
warms up.
7. Allow engine to warm up for a couple of minutes
before applying load. Do not idle engine for pro¬
longed periods or carbon buildup may occur.
A WARNING
Make sure desired direction of travei is clear of
objects, people and animals.
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