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4. OPERATION
4.1. Tractor running in.
Your new tractor will provide long and dependable service if given proper care during the first 50
hours running in period and if serviced at the recommended intervals. Therefore, the following
precaution should be taken during the running-in period:
after reaching the operating temperatures, engage the tractor in work which will load the engine
as near as possible to full load conditions,
avoid prolonged operation without a load on engine,
avoid overloading of the engine. Operating in too high gear under heavy load may cause
excessive engine overloading. Overloading occurs when the engine will not respond to a throttle
increase,
to ensure proper clutch life, during the first 15 hours of operation keep careful watch on the
clutch pedal free travel. If its decrease is found, adjust it immediately,
frequently and regularly check the tightness of all external bolts, nuts. This is especially true of
wheel retaining bolts/nuts,
check the instruments frequently and keep the radiator and various oil reservoirs filled to the
recommended levels.
After first 50 hours of operation, i.e. when the running in period is completed, first technical
inspection should be carried out according to the list given in the Periodic Maintenance Chart
– see Table 4, Section 5.1.
4.2. Starting the engine.
Before starting
Prior to daily start-up of the tractor, carry out the Daily Maintenance as described in Periodic
Maintenance Chart (every 10 hours of operation) and particularly:
make sure all safety shields are in place and secured properly,
check coolant and engine oil levels and replenish as necessary,
check the tension of belts and adjust as required,
ensure the grill and the radiator are clear of debris to provide adequate engine cooling,
switch on the earth switch, located on tractor right side above battery box,
check operation of clutch, brake and throttle controls. All controls must operate freely and be
adjusted correctly,
carry out general inspection of tyres, tyre pressure and wheel nuts/bolts tightness. Observe for
external signs of leakage and correct before operating the tractor,
ensure that there is sufficient fuel in the tank and the fuel tap is open.
check operation of lights and warning flashers. If tractor is to be driven on public roads, ensure
the mirrors and slow moving vehicle emblem are in place,
make sure the brake pedals are latched together and apply the parking brake
make sure the main gear lever and range lever are in neutral position,
set the hydraulic lift levers in “DOWN-LOWERING” position and the PTO selector lever is in
neutral position
NOTE:
Tractor is fitted with safety switch device. Only the range lever center position enables
engine starting. In any other range lever position the safety start switch automatically
disconnects the starter motor.
NOTE:
The control lever of the external hydraulics, when moved forwards, will be kept there by
the lock. To release the lever, move it by hand to the neutral position. In any other
position, when released, the lever automatically returns to the neutral position
