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OPERATION
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
Your RANSOMES Tractor will provide long and
dependable service if given proper care during the
50 hour break-in period During the first 50 hours of
operation:
1 .Avoid “lugging” the engine. Operating in too
high a gear under heavy load may cause
engine “lugging”, which is indicated when the
engine will not respond to a throttle increase.
2. Use the lower gear ratios when pulling heavy
loads and avoid continuous operation at
constant engine speeds. You will save fuel
and minimise engine wear by selecting the
correct gear ratio for a particular operation.
Operating the tractor in low gear with a light
load and high engine speed will waste fuel.
3. Avoid prolonged operation at either high or
low engine speeds without a load on the
engine.
4. Check the instruments frequently and keep
the radiator and oil reservoirs filled to their
recommended levels. Daily checks include
• Engine oil level
• Radiator coolant
• Air cleaner
STARTING THE ENGINE
A safety key switch on the tractor allows the starting
motor to be used only when the clutch pedal is
depressed and when the P.T.O. and mid P T 0 (if
equipped) are in “OFF” positions. For safe operation
the range selector lever and main transmission
levers should be in neutral position prior to starting
the engine.
WARNING: Never attempt to start the
engine while standing beside the tractor
- always sit in the seat when starting
the engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not engage the starting motor
continuously for more than 30 seconds doing so
may cause starting motor failure.
WARM WEATHER STARTING
To start a cold engine in warm weather or to start an
engine that is warm
1. Depress the clutch pedal fully, move the shift
levers to the neutral position and P.T.O. lever
to OFF” position.
2. Move the hand throttle forward to a near full
open position.
3. Tum the key switch to the “START” position,
Figure 20. When the engine starts, release
the key. Check to be sure the warning lights
go out. If the engine fails to start after
cranking for approximately 1 0 seconds, refer
to the following “COLD WEATHER
STARTING” information.
Figure 20 - Key Switch
COLD WEATHER STARTING
If the engine fails to start using the preceding warm
weather starting procedure or when starting the
engine in cold weather
1. Depress the clutch pedal fully and move the
shift levers to the neutral position and P.T.O.
lever to “OFF” position.
2. Move the hand throttle forward to the wide-
open position.
3. Turn the key switch to “HEAT” to preheat the
precombustion chambers and wait until the
cold-start aid indicator warning light goes out
(approximately 4 seconds).
4. Turn the key switch to the “START” position.
When the engine starts, release the key.
Check to be sure the warning lights go out.
IMPORTANT: In cold weather below 23’F (-5’C)
start the engine after holding the key switch LO the
“HEAT” position for approximately 10 seconds even
if the glow plug indicator warning light has gone out.
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