MASSEY FERGUSON MF 135 - Cold Weather Starting; Observing the Instruments; Operating the Tractor; Break-In Procedure

COLD WEATHER STARTING
(Gas and Diesel)
Greater satisfaction will be obtained if
these cold weather starting recommenda-
tions are followed:
1. Use fuel which conforms to cold
weather operation specifications. (Diesel
Model -- Refer to "Diesel Fuel Specifica-
tions Chart".)
2. Use crankcase oil of the correct vis-
cosity for cold weather operation. (Refer to
"Lubricants and Lubrication" section.)
3. Be sure battery is fully charged so
maximum cranking speed can be obtained.
4. Diesel only. In extrem e 1 y cold
weather, heat created by compression in the
diesel engine may not be sufficient to ignite
the injected fuel. For this reason, a start-
ing fluid adaptor is available as an accessory
for the diesel engine.
a. Advance the throttle to the 1/4 to
1/2 open position.
b. Remove the cap from the starting
fluid adaptor and position the
aerosol can in the adaptor.
c. Push the fuel shut-off knob in and
engage starter.
d. Push up on starting fluid can to
inject starting fluid into the en-
gine air intake system. Use
starting fluid sparingly and cau-
tiously, injecting it into the adap-
tor in shots while the engine is
being cranked.
e. After engine has started, re-
place screw-on cap on the adap-
tor, being sure the rubber gasket
is in place. Failure to replace
the cap on the adaptor will permit
unfiltered air to enter the engine
air intake system.
CAUTION: Use starting fluid
sparingly and cautiously. Don't
smoke while using starting fluid.
Keep it out of the reach of children.
Extreme care should be exer -
cised to reinstall starting fluid
can lid to ensure against leakage.
This is particularly important
when starting fluid is carried in an
enclosure, such as Tractor cab.
PRACTICE SAFETY.
5. Be sure the ignition system compo-
nents are in good working order for the gas-
oline engine and use choke to assist cold
weather starting.
Engine Block Heater Kit (Accessory)
An easily installed 500-watt engine block
heater kit can be installed in the side of the
engine block. When plugged into a 110-120
A. C. electrical outlet, it will heat the engine
coolant, making the engine easier to start in
freezing temperatures,
Observing the Instruments
Form a habit of observing the instru-
ments, especially during the warm-up pe-
riod. Frequently observe the instruments
while operating the Tractor. The instru-
ments are conveniently located and can be
observed at a glance. If the instruments in-
dicate an operational malfunction in their
systems, immediately stop the Tractor en-
gine. Determine and correct the malfunc-
tion before continuing the operation of the
Tractor.
Tractor Warm-Up Peroid
Allow the Tractor engine to warm up
sufficiently before placing it under load. Oil
will then circulate freely, preventing undue
wear on moving parts , Do not ''race'' «
cold engine during the warm-up period.
This contributes to poor fuel economy and
engine wear. Running the cold engine at an
idle rpm during the warm-up period causes
crankcase dilution. Allow the engine to
warm-up by running at 1000 to 1200 engine
rpm.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Break-In Procedure
This Tractor has been designed and de-
veloped to furnish many hours of trouble-
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