STARTING THE TRACTOR
Before starting the tractor's engine, the following op-
erations should be carried out.
1. Check the oil level in the engine oil sump.
2. Check the coolant level in the radiator.
3. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
4. Check for the tightness on all connections of the
fuel system, lubrication system, hydraulic system,
and cooling system.
5. Check the tightness of all lug nuts on the front and
rear wheels.
To start the engine the following operations should be
followed:
1. Be sure the parking brake is engaged.
2.
Place
the
range shift lever into its' neutral position
to activate the safety start switch.
3. Place the
gear
shift lever into neutral.
4. Make certain the PTO shift lever
is
disengaged.
5.
Open
the throttle lever to a
113
to 1/2openposition.
6. Place the key in the ignition switch and turn the key
clockwise to position "1". The alternator and oil
pressure warning lamps should glow. If not, find
and correct
the
cause before you continue.
7. Depress the clutch pedal fully and hold it to disen-
gage the transmission.
8. Push the fuel shut-off knob all the way in and hold
it there to retard the injection timing until the engine
has started. At the same time, turn the starter
switch counterclockwise (to position "3") to en-
gage the starter motor. Release the starter switch
and fuel shut-off
knob
as soon as the engine starts.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after cranking for
more than
30
seconds, wait
at
least 2 minutes
before trying to start the engine again. This
is
to
prevent overheating the starter.
12
COLD WEATHER STARTING
When starting the tractor in cold weather
it
may be
necessary to use the thermostat starting aid. To utilize
this system follow
the
steps below:
1. Stroke the lever
on
the fuel lift
pump
20 times to fill
the thermostat reservoir.
2.
Follow steps 1-6
of
the Starting Procedure given
on this page.
3.
Tum
the starter switch one position clockwise to
turn on the thermostarter. Hold
for
10 to 15 sec-
onds.
4. Push the fuel shut-off knob all the way in against
the spring and hold. At the same time turn the
starter switch
as
far
as it will
go
clockwise to
engage the starter motor. Release both as soon as
the engine starts.
5. If the engine fails to start in about 30 seconds,
release the starter switch, wait 2 minutes and
proceed to start
the
engine using the normal start-
ing procedure.
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