Allis-Chalmers 400 Series - Operation; Engine Starting and Stopping; Tractor Travel Operation

Operation
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Study this operators manual, especially the safety
precautions in front of book and follow the
recommendations.
2. Check that crankcase is filled to the "F" mark
with a high quality detergent oil classified as
"SC", "SD", or "MS". Use SAE 30 above
30 degrees F, SAE 10W-30 between 30 degrees F
and 0 degrees F, and SAE 5W-20 below 0 degrees F.
{Figure 7)
3. Fill the fuel tank with good grade regular gasoline.
Do not use premium gasoline and DO NOT mix oil
with gasoline.
A CAUTION: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAM¬
MABLE. DO NOT fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running, while engine is hot,
while using a lantern, or while smoking. Avoid
overfilling and wipe up any spilled fuel.
4. B e sure that all tractor and any attachment to be
used has been properly serviced.
STARTING ENGINE
1. B e seated properly in the tractor seat.
2. O n 3 speed transmission tractors and shuttle
clutch tractors: Plac« gear shift lever in neutral
and front PTO clutch switch in "Off" position to
activate the interlock safety switches (Figures 1
and 2).
On hydrostatic transmission tractors: Place the
hydrostatic transmission control lever against the
neutral position notch on quadrant and place
front PTO clutch switch in "Off" position to
activate the interlock safety switches {Figures 4
and 6).
3. D epress clutch brake pedal and apply braking
pressure.
4. P ull choke out to choke position {unless engine is
warm).
5. P l ace throttle control lever in mid-position.
6. T urn ignition key to "Start" position until engine
starts then let go of key to return it to "Run"
position. Note if engine does not start within
30 seconds allow starter motor to cool for a minute
or two before making a second attempt.
NOTE: If the starter will not run check that the
safety interlock switches referred to in step 2 are
actually activated.
7. A s engine warms up push choke fully in. Allow
engine to warm up for a few minutes before
applying a load.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move the throttle control lever to the "Slow"
position.
2. If tractor has been operating under full load allow
the engine to idle for a minute or two to reduce
engine temperature. Stopping a hot engine suddenly
can damage engine parts.
3. Turn ignition key to the "Off" position to stop
engine,
4. Set parking brake.
5. Remove ignition key to prevent unauthorized use
of the tractor.
STARTING TRACTOR TRAVEL - 3 SPEED TRANS¬
MISSION TRACTOR
1. With engine running set throttle between 1/4 and
1/2 open,
2. Depress foot clutch fully and use gear shift lever to
select desired transmission gear. It may be necessary
to partially engage clutch carefully to rotate gears
enough to line up gear teeth and permit shifting.
DO NOT "clash" gears by trying to force gears in
p\ace while clutch is partially engaged.
CAUTION: WHEN OPERATING TRACTOR
FOR FIRST TIME operator should select
first gear until he becomes familiar with
controls and operation of tractor.
3. Look carefully around to make sure there are no
people, pets, or obstructions in direction you plan
to drive, then raise clutch brake pedal slowly to
engage clutch and start tractor in motion.
4. Adjust throttle control lever to obtain desired
engine speed for job being performed.
5. To shift gears tractor motion must be completely
stopped and the clutch brake pedal completely
depressed.
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