CAUTION:
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID. AN EXPLO-
SION; POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY,
COULD RESULT FROM USING STARTER
FLUID
IN
CONJUNCTION
WITH
THE
THERMOSTARTER.
WARM-UP PERIOD
After the engine has started, allow the engine to run at
fast idle (1000-1200 RPM's) for approximately one
minute. Do not "rev" the engine to normal operating
speed while it is cold, since this results in unnecessary
wear.
Operating the engine at a light to medium load will
speed engine warm-up and is preferred over allowing
the engine to idle. If it is desired to run the engine at a
heavy load immediately, then select a lower gear and
operate in that gear until the temperature gauge indi-
cates normal operating temperature. At this time you
may shift
up
to the desired
gear
for the application.
IDLING THE ENGINE
Avoid idling the engine excessively as this causes the
coolant temperature to drop and results in engine wear.
It is best to stop the engine rather than let it idle for long
periods of time.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
If the engine has been operating under a heavy load,
allow the engine to idle a few minutes before stopping
it. This allows the engine
to
cool gradually. Stop the
engine, move the throttle to the idle position, pull out the
fuel shut-off knob and hold it there until the engine
comes to a complete stop. Turn the ignition switch to
the "0" (Off) position and remove the key from the
ignition.
BREAK-IN
PERIOD
The tractor engine has been designed to provide many
hours of trouble free operation. However, a proper
"break-in" procedure must be followed to insure this.
Follow these suggestions to properly "break-in" the
tractor.
1.
Whenever the engine is started, let it idle a few
minutes.
2.
During the first 60 Hours of operation, run the
engine at a medium load.
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3. Avoid lugging
or
overloading the engine, but
do
not
operate the tractor continuously at light loads
or
excessively low RPM's.
4.
Do
not operate the engine continuously at full load
or
maximum RPM's during the "break-in" period.
5.
When operating
under
heavy load, such as plow-
ing, avoid lugging
or
overloading the engine. Shift
to a lower gear
if
necessary. However; during the
"break-in" period, vary the load
by
shifting
up
to
the
normal gear for short periods.
6.
Maintain the proper oil level in the engine oil sump
at all times and periodically check for any leakage.
7.
Check all nuts, bolts, screws, and fittings for tight-
ness. Refer to the torque chart for proper torques.
After the first 60 hours of operation, the following
should be done:
1. Refer to the lubrication and maintenance chart.
Service all points as outlined
under
the "Break-In"
Hours of Operation.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
Travel speed must be chosen according to the type of
work to be done, type of implement to be used, and the
type of field conditions.
To insure long transmission life, take care when shift-
ing gears. We suggest you follow these guidelines
when shifting:
1.
Release the parking brake, and with the engine
running at approximately 1/3 throttle, depress the
clutch pedal fully and hold. Select the desired
range first (high
or
low) and shift into it.
2.
With the clutch pedal still depressed, shift
the
transmission into the desired gear.
3.
Slowly engage the clutch to start the tractor
smoothly. After the clutch has been engaged
and
the desired gear selected, increase the engine
speed to the desired ope rating speed and let off
the
clutch pedal slowly to engaged the transmission.
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