NMC-WOLLARD 140 - Nmc-Wollard Chapter 1 General Information and Operating Instructions

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M140 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46054
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MAY 31, 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................1-1
1.1 PRODUCT SAFETY ...........................................................................................1-1
1.2 SAFETY DECALS .............................................................................................1-2
1.3 GENERAL SAFETY PRECATIONS....................................................................1-3
1.4 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................1-5
1.4.1 Intended Use ............................................................................................1-5
1.4.2 Description Of The Tractor ........................................................................1-5
1.4.3 Frame .......................................................................................................1-5
1.4.4 Engine .......................................................................................................1-5
1.4.5 Cooling Sytem ..........................................................................................1-5
1.4.6 Transmission .............................................................................................1-5
1.4.7 Torque Converter .......................................................................................1-6
1.4.8 Lubrication System ....................................................................................1-6
1.4.9 Fuel System ...............................................................................................1-6
1.4.10 Governor ..................................................................................................1-6
1.4.11 Air Cleaner ...............................................................................................1-6
1.4.12 Exhaust System .......................................................................................1-6
1.4.13 Electrical System .....................................................................................1-7
1.4.14 Battery .....................................................................................................1-7
1.4.15 Alternator .................................................................................................1-7
1.4.16 Current Regulator ....................................................................................1-7
1.4.17 Starter ......................................................................................................1-7
1.4.18 Lights and Accessories ............................................................................1-7
1.4.19 Instrument Panel ......................................................................................1-7
1.4.20 Rear Axle .................................................................................................1-9
1.4.21 Brake System ..........................................................................................1-9
1.4.22 Steering System ....................................................................................1-10
2. OPERATION ...............................................................................................................2-1
2.1 PRE-OPERATION CHECK.................................................................................2-1
2.2 UNDERSTAND THE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ..................................2-1
2.2.1 Operator’s Controls ...................................................................................2-1
2.2.2 Instruments ................................................................................................2-2
2.3 OPERATING THE ENGINE ................................................................................2-2
2.3.1 Starting the Engine ....................................................................................2-2
2.3.2 Hard Starting ..............................................................................................2-3
2.3.3 Charging the Battery ..................................................................................2-3
2.3.4 Slow Charging ...........................................................................................2-4
2.3.5 Fast Charging ............................................................................................2-5
2.3.6 Jump Starting the Tractor ..........................................................................2-5
2.3.7 Engine Performance ..................................................................................2-6
2.3.8 Break-In .....................................................................................................2-6
2.3.9 Adjusing Engine Speed..............................................................................2-6
2.3.10 Altitude (diesel) ........................................................................................2-6