Bolens 2182 - Manual (Page 17)

fully charged and the proper starting procedure is fol­
lowed. The best procedure for starting at tempera­
tures near or below freezing are as follows:
1. Operator must be seated.
2. Pull the choke all the way out into the full choke
position.
3. Move the throttle lever midway between the
"SLOW" and "FAST" positions.
4. Place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position.
5. Place the speed control lever in neutral ("N").
6. Fully depress the single brake pedal.
7. Move the key switch into the "START" position
and hold until the engine starts; however, do not
operate the starter for more than 10 seconds at
any one time. As soon as the engine starts,
slowly push the choke in part way.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
A
WARNING
When the engine is off, the tractor will
become very difficult to steer. This is
because the engine must be on for the
power steering to operate. Do not turn off
engine until tractor comes to a complete
stop or damage to equipment or injury to
persons might occur.
A
CAUTION
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and
sudden stops.
A
CAUTION
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without
depressing the single brake pedal and
engaging the single pedal brake lock. If
leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
ignition key off and remove the key.
NOTE
Hydraulic power for the power steering will
take priority over installed hydraulically
driven accessories.
1.
2 .
NOTE
When using power take-off operated equip­
ment, best performance is achieved with the
throttle lever in the "FAST" position.
NOTE
Unless turning brake pedals are needed for
control in turning the tractor, they should be
locked together at all times to provide simul­
taneous braking to both rear wheels.
Depress the single brake pedal, release the sin­
gle pedal brake lock and let the pedal up. Move
the throttle lever to the position where the engine
operates best for the load to be handled.
Start the tractor in motion by moving the speed
control lever slowly forward or rearward to
desired speed.
DRIVING ON SLOPES
(Refer to "SLOPE GAUGE" on page 43 in order to
help determine slopes where you may not operate
safely.)
A
WARNINGj
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approxi­
mately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A tractor
could overturn and cause serious injury.
A
WARNING
Operate tractor up and down slopes, never
across slopes.
A
CAUTION
Always drive up or down the face of a slope.
Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over
sideways.
Before operating the tractor on any slope, walk the
slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks,
mounds, ruts, stumps or other surface irregularities
which could cause an upset.
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