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WARNING:
!
Do not leave this lever in front position, if not needed, otherwise the hydraulic pump
may get damaged.
WARNING:
!
Start the tractor onl
y from the operator’s seat
Starting the engine
Normal starting procedure
(at the ambient temperatures above 5
C)
To start the engine, proceed as follows:
set the hand throttle lever to half-open position,
turn the starter switch key (25
– Fig. 3.1.) fully to the START position to engage the starter
motor,
release the key the moment the engine starts, allowing it to return to the AUXILIARY position,
release the clutch pedal slowly and adjust the engine speed control to get an even idle speed.
Cold weather starting procedure
(at ambient temperatures below 5
C)
In such case the flame plug must be used.
set the hand throttle lever to fully open position,
prior to cranking the engine, turn the key to the HEAT position, and hold it there for 20 to 30
seconds. Then turn the key clockwise to the START position. When the engine starts, return the
key again to the HEAT position, and hold it there till the engine operates evenly,
when the engine starts release the key, allowing it to return to the “AUXILIARY” position.
If the engine fails to start after several attempts, bleed the fuel system as described in Section
5.3.2. and check the operation of glow plug.
NOTE:
Do not crank the motor for more than 40 seconds. Allow the starter to cool (at least 30
seconds) between intervals of cranking.
