Bolens 2182 - Manual (Page 18)

Back the tractor with implement up the steepest por­
tion of each slope you intend to work. If the tractor
cannot negotiate the slope in reverse, the slope is too
steep to be worked.
Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be
made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope
greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is neces­
sary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly
and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the
tractor over backward.
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
CAUTION
A
Always engage single pedal brake lock,
lower equipment and shut off engine before
dismounting. Never try to start engine from
ground.
Fully depress the single brake pedal. When the trac­
tor has stopped, make sure the speed control lever is
in the neutral ("N") position. Before dismounting
always disengage the PTO switch, engage the single
pedal brake lock and turn the ignition "OFF".
The turning brake pedals must be latched together to
provide braking to both rear wheels. Latch turning
brake pedals together before locking single brake
pedal.
DRAWBAR
Drawbar equipment must be hitched to the tractor only
at the hitch hole in the drawbar. (See Figure 24.)
OPERATING THE FRONT POWER TAKE-OFF
(PTO) CLUTCH
NOTE
Be certain to follow break-in instructions
listed below.
1. Move the throttle lever back to the medium or
"SLOW" position.
2. Flip the toggle switch to the "RUN" (C) position.
(See Figure 25.)
3. Advance throttle to operating speed (full speed).
4. The operator must remain in tractor seat at all
times. If operator should leave tractor seat
without turning off the power take-off switch, the
PTO will automatically disengage.
5. PTO switch must be in the "OFF" (A) position
when shifting the tractor into reverse or the PTO
will shut off automatically. To reengage the PTO,
shift unit into neutral. Move PTO switch to "OFF"
(A) position. Then pull knob out and lift up to
"STARP' (B) position and release.
Figure 25
FRONT PTO CLUTCH BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
To break-in the components and increase the life of
the clutch assembly, proceed as follows.
1. Attach mowing deck, snow thrower, etc. to the
tractor.
2. Adjust the belt tension as recommended in
attachment owner’s manual.
3. Engage and disengage the PTO ten to fifteen
times without any load (not cutting grass, not
blowing snow, etc.).
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