McCulloch GT52XLS Manuel De L'opérateur page 13

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TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 3)
The Briggs & Stratton Endurance engine equipped with
your tractor features a Ready-Start automatic choke system
to provide simplified starting in normal conditions. Please
read the following starting instruction carefully.
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine
has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move
fuel from the tank to the engine.
Ensure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged
position.
Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal,
and set parking brake.
Move attachment clutch control to "DISENGAGED"
position.
NORMAL STARTING (32°F/0°C and above)
Move throttle control to fast position (
place.
Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise
"START" position and release key as soon as engine
starts.
When engine starts, the attachments and ground drive
can now be used. If the engine does not accept the
load and shuts off, restart the engine and allow it to
warm up for one minute.
Leave throttle control in fast position (
COLD WEATHER STARTING (32°F/0°C and below)
Move throttle control beyond fast position into the cold
weather starting position (
CAUTION: Do not run starter continuously for more
than fifteen sec onds per minute. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, wait a few minutes
and try again.
Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START"
position and release key as soon as engine starts.
When the engine starts, move the throttle control back
to the fast position (
for warm-up will vary from a few seconds to a minute
depending upon conditions and temperature.
Leave throttle control in fast position (
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.
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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:
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.)
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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.
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