Starting; Stopping / Parking - Textron Jacobsen Tri-King Triplex Manuel De L'opérateur Et De Sécurité

5 OPERATION
5.4

STARTING _______________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT: Do not use starting assist fluids. Use of
such fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a "Runaway" engine condition and
could result in serious engine damage.
1. Make sure fuel shut off valve is completely open, the
backlap switch is off, and the tow valve is closed.
2. Sit in operator's seat, make sure the reel/3-WD
switch (I) is OFF and the parking brake is engaged.
Remove feet from pedals. Always use the seat belt
when operating tractors equipped with a ROPS.
3. Move throttle lever (A) between 1/8 to 1/2 throttle.
Turn ignition switch (H) to RUN
a. Gas Units - Pull choke lever (D) to fully close
choke plate.
b. Diesel Units - Depress glow plug switch (C) for
about 3 to 5 seconds, then release the switch.
The colder the temperature, the longer it will take
to energize plugs. This step is not necessary
when starting a warm engine.
4. Turn ignition switch (H) to START position and
release as soon as engine starts. Do not hold the
key in the START position for more than 15 seconds
at a time.
5. Gas Units - Slowly push choke lever (D) in to open
the plate.
5.5

STOPPING / PARKING _____________________________________________________

To stop:
Remove your foot from traction pedal. The tractor will
automatically brake when the traction pedal returns to
neutral.
To park the tractor under normal conditions:
1. Disengage the reel/3-WD switch (I), raise the imple-
ments and move away from the area of operation.
2. Select a flat and level area to park.
a. Release traction pedal to bring the tractor to a
complete stop.
b. Disengage all drives, lower implements to the
ground, reduce throttle to slow and allow engine
to operate at no load for a minute.
3. Engage parking brake, stop the engine and always
remove the ignition key.
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6. Allow the engine to become warm and properly
lubricated before operating at high RPM.
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If an emergency arises and the tractor must be parked in
the area of operation, follow the guidelines outlined by
the grounds superintendent. If the tractor is parked on an
incline, chock or block the wheels.
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