Bolens 2182 - Manual (Page 16)

NOTE
This tractor is equipped with a safety inter­
lock system for the protection of the opera­
tor.
The safety interlock system prevents the
engine from cranking or starling unless the
single brake pedal is fully depressed and the
PTO engagement switch is in the "OFF"
position.
The safety interlock system will automati­
cally shut off the engine if the operator
leaves the seat before engaging the single
pedal brake lock.
NOTE
The safety interlock system will automati­
cally disengage the PTO if the operator
leaves the seat with the PTO in the "RUN"
position, or the unit is shifted into reverse
with the PTO in the "RUN" position. To
reengage the PTO, place the speed control
lever in neutral ("N"), move the PTO switch
into the "OFF" position and then engage the
PTO while seated.
1. Operator must be seated.
2. Pull choke control knob to full choke position.
Less choking may be necessary due to variations
in temperature, grade of fuel, etc. Little or no
choking will be needed when the engine is warm.
3. Place the throttle 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.
NOTE
The speed control lever will return to neutral
when the single brake pedal is pressed all
the way down, and the linkage is properly
adjusted.
7. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the "START"
position and release it as soon as the engine
starts; however do not operate the starter for
more than 10 seconds at any one time. If the
engine does not start within this time, turn the key
"OFF" and wait a few minutes, then try again.
8. After the engine starts, slowly release the single
brake pedal and gradually push the choke control
knob all the way in. Do not use the choke to
enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to
start the engine.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
A
CAUTION
Remove the key to prevent accidental start­
ing and battery discharge if equipment is left
unattended.
Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position and
allow the engine to idle for a short time before stop­
ping. Then turn the key to the "OFF" position.
Remove key from ignition switch.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
A
WARNING
During operation do not run the engine in
confined area such as storage building any
longer than is necessary. Immediately move
the tractor outside into the air.
A
WARNING
Operator must be seated before starting the
tractor.
NOTE
In cold weather the starting motor may
disengage prematurely. This is caused by
the engine firing once but failing to continue
running. If this happens several times, the
engine will be flooded and it will be neces­
sary to leave the throttle in the "SLOW" posi­
tion but push the choke in all the way; then
turn the ignition key to the "START" position
and slowly pull the choke out to the position
which will cause the engine to start and con­
tinue running. If the engine falters after put­
ting tractor into motion, pull the choke out
part way until the engine runs smoothly, then
gradually push the choke back in as the
engine warms.
Engine starting is possible in cold weather providing
the correct weight of engine oil is used, the battery is
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