3.1 STARTING THE ENGINE
I. STARTING ENGINE IN HOT WEATHER
Ensure Gear levers at neutral Position.
Ensure hand throttle lever is at low idle position.
Press the clutch pedal and turn the starting switch clockwise to start the engine. Do not crank the starter motor more than 10 second.
Ensure that all gauges on dash board are working.
II. STARTING ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER
Ensure Gear levers at neutral Position.
To start the tractor after long period, pump the fuel feed pump up to 20 times before attempt to start.
To start , keep hand throttle lever in low idle position and rotate the key just before cranking position for 10 sec and then further rotates
the key to start the engine. This will turn on the cold starter flame glow device installed on air intake manifold & heat up the air coming
inside the engine cylinder .
If engine does not start, repeat the procedure after 2-3 minutes of interval.
When the engine started, keep hand throttle lever in its original position and check for water temperature, pressure gauge are in
normal condition.
Tractor cooling system is based on pressurized cooling. Hence without radiator cap do not run the engine.
Do not cover radiator in cold weather.
3.2 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Let the engine run on idling for 1 or 2 minutes then pull the fuel cut off lever till engine stops.
3.3 RUNNING IN ENGINE
During initial 50 hours, follow all instruction to get effective and trouble free long life of tractor.
Don't put load when engine is cold.
Don't over load the engine.
I. OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Run the engine at half speed for 10 minutes to attain normal operating temperature. The engine is designed to operate constantly at
near full load. Put the Load an the engine only after maintaining operating temperature, (needle in green zone).
3. ENGINE
NOTE : Avoid running your engine for long periods in idle mode (greater than 20-30 minutes).
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Note: The tractor is equipped with neutral safety switch . The tractor will not start if gear is not in neutral position.