L case how do you start thing

Here's something to watch out for when pulling it. It happened to me, and someone else on these boards reported the same problem. When the tractor hasn't been used in a long time, the clutch may not want to disengage. Make sure you use a long chain or tow strap, so that if it starts and you can't stop it, you won't run into the tow tractor. That's why I think belting is safest.

Be sure that when you crank the tractor, that you PULL UP on the crank and do not push down. And DO NOT wrap your thumb around the crank handle. Both of these procedures are to prevent injury in case the tractor decided to kick.

Do you know much about the old girl? What year? How long has it been since it has ran?

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FIRST, make sure its out of gear. Turn on the fuel, retard the mag, set the throttle just above idle, pull the choke rod and roll it through once or twice, then crank 'er up. I cheat. I stand on the opposite side of the crank handle and push it downward with my right foot. If you pull the handle by hand, be sure you fold your thumb back rather than gripping around the crank. After it starts up the advance the mag.

My '29 still has the old Kingston brass carb, and it floods easily. Each machine takes some time for you to learn what it likes best for easy reliable starts. I can usually get mine on the first crank when cold, even after months in the barn. It's actually more obstinate whne the engines warm than cold.

If you are not sure its in running order as it is I'd reccomend pulling it to start the first time.

A Case "L" should be started by retarding the spark about half way, throttle about half way open, then standing to the right of the crank, pull up on the crank with your left hand the first time with the choke on, then the second time with the choke off. It should start in 2 or 3 pulls. (Be careful as everyone has said to not wrap your thumb around the crank and make sure it is not in gear. Never push down on the crank when cranking any tractor, even the smallest tractors can kick back and break your arm).