Allis-Chalmers 900 Series - OPERATION; Pre-Start Checks and Engine Starting

CONTROLS
Refer to Figures 1,2, or 3 to identify the controls for your
tractor.
CHECKS BEFORE STARTING
1. Check that crankcase is filled to full mark on dipstick.
See the engine section for instructions and oil recom¬
mendations.
2. Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws and pins are in place
and tight.
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and
must be handled with care. Never fill the tank
when the engine is still hot from recent opera¬
tion. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches
in the area. Avoid overfilling and wipe up any spills.
3. Make sure you can reach all controls from operator's
position. If not, see Seat Adjustment.
4. Fill the gasoline tank with a good grade of fresh,
regular gasoline. Do not use premium gasoline and
DO NOT mix oil with gasoline.
OPERATION
3. On 6-speed tractors and shuttle tractors, place gear
shift lever in neutral and PTO clutch lever in dis¬
engaged position.
On hydrostatic tractors, place the hydrostatic con¬
trol lever in neutral position and PTO clutch lever in
disengaged position.
4. Depress clutch-brake pedal and apply braking pres¬
sure. Keep clutch disengaged until engine starts.
5. Pull choke out (unless engine is warm).
6. Set engine speed control to SLOW.
7. Turn ignition key to START. When engine starts,
release key. If the engine does not start within 30
seconds, allow starter motor to cool for a minute
before making a second attempt.
8. As engine warms up, push choke fully in. Allow
engine to warm up for a few minutes before applying
a load.
MOVING TRACTOR WITHOUT ENGINE POWER -
HYDROSTATIC ONLY
5. F or hydrostatic tractors, be sure free wheeling latch
on hydrostatic pump is engaged. See "Moving Trac¬
tor Without Engine Power".
STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: Also see engine section for instructions.
1. Seat yourself in the operator's position.
2. Make sure parking brake is engaged.
Normally, the hydrostatic transmission will not allow the
tractor to be pushed. To push the tractor, push the free
wheeling latch (Figure 9) down. This will disengage the
transmission. To engage the transmission pull the latch
up.
CAUTION: Towing the hydrostatic tractor will
cause transmission damage. Do not use another
vehicle to push or pull the tractor.
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