Model 334 Operations Manual 3
Y
ou have just purchased a 4WD Diesel Tractor
that will perform a wide variety of jobs for you.
Read this Operation Manual closely and call
your dealer for further clarifications if needed.
The basic 334 tractor chassis has been in production
since 1958 with the goal in mind to be simple, strong,
and affordable. It has undergone many improvements
and because of its proven performance doing the hardest
of jobs such as tilling and brush cutting with ease, it is
Congratulations!
Figure 1—
Battery Charging—When starting the tractor, the tractor will
charge in the ‘plus’ (+). When running and fully charged, it
will run at zero. If there is a short in the wiring or failure in
the alternator etc., the charging will be negative or left of the
zero.
Hour meter—Your tractor traditionally may have 8 to 14 hours
on it from factory and dealership testing. The dealership is
required to perform certain dealer prep tests that run the hour
meter. Do not leave your key on after using the tractor or you
will also run the hour meter.
Water Temperature—should run about 80 degrees. When run-
ning in a dry grass or hay field with lots of dust or dirt, your
temperature may rise because of a build up on the radiator
screen. Keep it clean of debris and dirt.
An Optional Engine Block Heater—is available with Napa
#605-1466
Oil Pressure—Your oil pressure should run between .4 and .6 in
normal operation. It is not uncommon for this to take a while
to get functioning after starting the engine. All of the above
The 334 Tractor
gauges are mechanical in function and very easy and inex-
pensive to replace. That is the theme of this tractor.
Emergency flashers—are for safety use on the road.
Running lights—are to be on when running the tractor at night.
Rear Flood Light—is halogen and should be adjusted to focus
on the tasks you are performing. Make sure it is tightened and
doesn’t loosen and shake.
Horn—is great to notify another party of your presence
Head lights—are great to find your way with and must be used
at night.
Turn Signals—let others know your intentions and must be
used on the road.
Safety Switch—This is an on-off switch that must be in ‘on’
position in order to make the key functional. Likewise with
this key off it also saves you from running the battery down if
the key is left on. The procedure for shutting down the tractor
should always be turn the key off first and then turn the safe-
ty switch to the ‘off’ position.
Ignition Key switch—Make every effort to turn this to the ‘off’
position when shutting the tractor down. This key is spring
load. Turned it to the right when starting the tractor. When
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now knows as the “Brute Strong” tractor in its class. The
334 tractor can be easily serviced in the field and will be
very frugal on fuel.
Tractors function much better when the operator has a
good understanding of its operational functions, limita-
tions and maintenance needs. The owner is required to
service this equipment routinely. Good care is the key to
having a long lasting and smooth running tractor.
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