MCCORMICK MTX Series - General Operation; Before Starting the Engine; Run in Procedure

Operation
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GENERAL OPERATION
Before Starting The Engine
Do the following checks before starting the tractor
for the first time.
1. Check all fluid levels; ie. engine crankcase,
transmission, coolant (in the recovery bottle)
and fuel tank etc.
When checking the fuel level make sure the tank
is filled with clean fuel of the specifications given
in this manual. Make sure all persons that
operate or do maintenance on the tractor
understand that clean fuel is important.
Clean around the fuel tank cap before you
remove the cap.
2. Check all lubrication fittings.
3. Check the water level in the batteries.
4. Check all around the tractor for leaks.
5. Check that all drive belts are adjusted correctly.
6. Remove any water or sediment from the fuel
primary filter.
7. Check the air pressure of the tyres.
8. If your tractor has a power takeoff, make sure
the safety guard is installed and in good
condition.
Run In Procedure
If run-in instructions for a new engine are not
followed, you can cause damage to piston rings
and cylinder bore.
Load
During the first eight hours of operating the tractor
in the field, operate in one gear range lower than
normal. During the next 12 operating hours, DO
NOT OVERLOAD the engine. To prevent
OVERLOADING put the transmission in a lower
gear range. A new engine must not be operated
with excessive loads at low engine rpm.
No Load
Do not run the engine for long periods at idle
speed. When not operating the engine with a
load, you can keep the correct engine operating
temperature if you run the engine at
approximately 1500 RPM.
WARNING: An Operator Presence Safety
Switch is fitted on this tractor. ONLY operate
the tractor when sitting on the seat. DO
NOT try to bypass the Operator Presence
Safety Switch, for example, by putting
heavy objects on the seat. This can result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Before starting the engine, be
sure all operating controls are in neutral
and the park brake is engaged. This will
eliminate accidental movement of the
machine or start up of power driven
equipment.
WARNING: Never start the engine in a
closed building. Proper ventilation is
required under all circumstances.
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