16 Series, Model - 2816 4WD
BEFORE
ST
A
R
TING
THE
ENGINE
Before
starting
your
tractor
for
the
first
time
and
before
each
operating
period
after
that,
make
these
checks
:
1
.
Make
sure
all
persons
that
operate
or
do
maintenance
on
the
tractor
understand
that
clean
fuel
is
important.
2.
Check
all
lubrication
fittings
for
grease
as
given
in
the
Lubrication
Chart.
3
.
Check
the
oil
level
in
the
engine
crankcase.
Check
the
fluid
level
in
the
transmission
.
4.
Check
that
the
tractor
fuel
tank
is
filled
with
clean
fuel
that
has
the
specification
s
given
in
this
manual.
NOTE:
Cle
an around the fuel tank cap before you remove the cap.
5
.
Check the fuel system
, cooling system and engine oil pan for leaks.
6
.
Check th
e fan belt is adjusted correctly
.
7
.
Remove a
ny water or
sediment from the fuel filter cup.
8
.
Check th
e air pressure of the tires.
9
.
Make sure the P
T
O
saf
ety guard is installed.
1
0
.
Check the coolant level in the radiator and reservoir bottle. Add
water and ethy
lene glycol coolant as needed.
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OPERA
TING INSTRUCTIONS
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