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M100 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46052
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MAY 15, 2016
PAGE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................1
1.1 PRODUCT SAFETY ............................................................................................1
1.2 SAFETY DECALS ............................................................................................... 2
1.3 GENERAL SAFETY PRECATIONS ....................................................................4
1.4 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................6
1.4.1 Intended Use ...............................................................................................6
1.4.2 Description Of The Tractor ...........................................................................6
1.4.3 Frame ..........................................................................................................6
1.4.4 Engine ..........................................................................................................6
1.4.5 Cooling Sytem .............................................................................................6
1.4.6 Transmission ................................................................................................6
1.4.7 Torque Converter ..........................................................................................7
1.4.8 Lubrication System .......................................................................................7
1.4.9 Fuel System .................................................................................................. 7
1.4.10 Governor ..................................................................................................... 9
1.4.11 Air Cleaner ..................................................................................................9
1.4.12 Exhaust System ..........................................................................................9
1.4.13 Electrical System ........................................................................................9
1.4.14 Battery ........................................................................................................9
1.4.15 Alternator ....................................................................................................9
1.4.16 Current Regulator .......................................................................................9
1.4.17 Starter .........................................................................................................9
1.4.18 Lights and Accessories ............................................................................. 10
1.4.19 Instrument Panel .......................................................................................10
1.4.20 Rear Axle ..................................................................................................16
1.4.21 Brake System ...........................................................................................16
1.4.22 Steering System - Units with C6 Transmission .........................................17
1.4.23 Steering System - Units with AT542 Transmission ...................................17
2. OPERATION ................................................................................................................1
2.1 PRE-OPERATION CHECK .................................................................................1
2.2 UNDERSTAND THE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ................................. 1
2.2.1 Operator’s Controls ......................................................................................1
2.2.2 Instruments ...................................................................................................2
2.3 OPERATING THE ENGINE ................................................................................2
2.3.1 Starting the Engine .......................................................................................2
2.3.2 Hard Starting .................................................................................................3
2.3.3 Charging the Battery .....................................................................................3
2.3.4 Jump Starting the Tractor .............................................................................5
2.3.5 Engine Performance .....................................................................................5
2.4 DRIVING THE TRACTOR ..................................................................................6
2.5 SHUTTING DOWN THE TRACTOR ...................................................................7
2.6 EMERGENCY STOPPING .................................................................................. 8
2.7 TOWING THE TRACTOR ....................................................................................8