Nortrac NorTrac 40XT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...NorTrac 40XT and 50XT Tractors Owner s Manual Sold By Northern Tool Equipment Inc P O Box 1299 Burnsville MN 55337 Tel 1 800 222 5381 www northerntool com YFXT40 50OMAN...

Page 2: ...l Number Chassis Serial Number Engine Model Engine Serial Number Date of Purchase Where Purchased Contact Information Owner Name Complete this form carefully at purchase All SN s in this form should b...

Page 3: ...actor It will help you and others you might train to operate the tractor safely and correctly If you use the tractor with an implement or other attachment use the safety and operating instructions in...

Page 4: ...tions This manual is an integral part of the product and should be kept with the tractor Please keep it in a safe dry place If you encounter any sections that you do not understand while going over th...

Page 5: ...ng 27 2 12 Stopping the tractor and engine shutdown procedure 27 2 13 Tire assembly and disassembly 28 2 14 Counterweights 29 2 15 Driver s seat adjustment 29 2 16 Hydraulic suspension system PTO and...

Page 6: ...n pressure 72 4 20 Engine cooling system maintenance 72 4 21 Alternator maintenance 73 4 22 Bleeding the fuel system 73 4 23 Rear axle structure and adjustment 74 5 Storage 76 5 1 Tractor storage caus...

Page 7: ...The driver should read and understand this operator s manual 4 Drive slowly at first in order to test your skill level Fig 1 2 A qualified operator Clothing During the operation the driver should avo...

Page 8: ...hen turn the cap to the first position Once pressure has been reduced you can then remove the cap Fig 1 7 Removing the radiator cap Electric Parts Maintenance 1 Remove the ignition switch key 2 Never...

Page 9: ...floor or around the pedals that could obstruct pedal travel An extra foot blanket or non standard floor mats should not be used as they can hinder pedal movement and cause serious injury or damage 6 N...

Page 10: ...brake and use the triangle chocks to block the rear wheels 5 Tire installation and adjustment should be done by trained personnel only using special tools Faulty tire installation may cause a serious...

Page 11: ...The locking nuts on the upper and limit levers must be tightened in order to guarantee travel safety and to avoid damage to the tractor and the machinery 1 2 Safety Warning Symbols WARNING 1 All safet...

Page 12: ...when the lifting lever control system is in operation Location right rear side of the mudguard Fig 1 13 Safety warning identifier Always shut down the engine and remove the key prior to maintenance a...

Page 13: ...dentifiers Never touch moving parts when the tractor is in motion Location on the PTO shield Fig 1 18 PTO safety identifiers Please follow the requirements for fuse connections Otherwise this may caus...

Page 14: ...understand the correct maintenance procedures Location on the surface of the battery Fig 1 20 Battery symbol To prevent the risk of fire never refuel the tractor while it is running Clean Grease fuel...

Page 15: ...or failed to follow safety rules In addition guards removed for maintenance often aren t replaced There are many different kinds of farm machinery mowers tractors shredders harvesters grinders blower...

Page 16: ...s You can become entangled in pinch points if you take chances and reach or work near rotating parts Machines move too fast to get out of a pinch point once you become caught To avoid injury from pinc...

Page 17: ...k up equipment can result in a fatal crushing injury A jack may slip a hose or overhead support may break or the equipment may roll Take extra precautions when working with machinery that is raised fo...

Page 18: ...luid under extreme pressure Before loosening tightening removing or otherwise working with any fittings or parts relieve this pressure Jet streams from even pinhole leaks can penetrate flesh In additi...

Page 19: ...ymbols Definition Safety warning identifier Four wheel drive Horn High beam headlights Low beam headlights Quick Engine oil pressure Charging and discharging indication Slow Turn signal indicator Wind...

Page 20: ...Controls and Tractor Instrumentation Operating Controls Diagram 1 Instrument panel 2 Brake pedal locking bar 3 Left Right brake pedals 4 Parking brake lever 5 Throttle foot pedal 6 Throttle lever 7 D...

Page 21: ...ay attention to the instrument panel during operations Engine Tachometer The engine tachometer shows the rotary speed of the engine in rpm Operating hours are displayed in the lower box Figure 2 3 Eng...

Page 22: ...egulator and circuit Figure 2 6 Battery Charging Indicator Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light Red The engine oil pressure warning light will come on when power to the tractor is turned on The light sho...

Page 23: ...eam switch is in the high position the high beams are on and this light will be illuminated Figure 2 9 Headlight High Beam Indicator Light Left Turn Indicator Green When turning the tractor to the lef...

Page 24: ...ight switch is in Position 2 Position 0 Headlights are off Position 2 Headlights are on high beam if headlight switch is in Position 2 Figure 2 14 Headlight High Low Beam Switch Rear Work Lights and H...

Page 25: ...tifreeze mix to avoid overheating of the engine 2 4 1 Engine Starting Preparations 1 Before starting the engine check to make sure that there are no loose parts that each operating mechanism is functi...

Page 26: ...mediately The key will return to the ON position automatically Failure to release the key could damage the starter 2 Never turn the key for more than 5 seconds at a time and total starting time should...

Page 27: ...at this time 2 Do not attempt to run at full load immediately It is necessary to run the engine at medium speed to warm it up When coolant temperature is above 60 C 140 F you can then increase the sp...

Page 28: ...e run 3 Press the horn switch and look around for any obstructions 4 Gradually increase the engine speed depress and release the clutch pedal to smoothly start the tractor Release the clutch pedal imm...

Page 29: ...vent damage to the hydraulic steering system the steering wheel may pull back slightly This is to prevent the hydraulic steering system from being overloaded 2 Before making turns or backing up during...

Page 30: ...tch Push the shuttle gear shift forward from neutral for forward F Pull the shuttle gear shift back from neutral for reverse R The shuttle gear shift lever is located to the driver s left outboard of...

Page 31: ...performance and longevity Speed of operation should be an important factor in this equation When doing light duty at low speeds high gear can be used in order to save on fuel economy IMPORTANT ISSUES...

Page 32: ...ient When this happens connecting the front drive axle will increase the traction of the tractor and reduce the slippage In order to connect and disconnect the front axle the following operation seque...

Page 33: ...ht brake pedals together with the lock plate WARNING 1 Check for proper brake function before operating the tractor Brake failures can result in accidents damage and seriously bodily injury 2 When the...

Page 34: ...essure is too high or too low If the pressure is too low the tire will have excessive wear and service life will be limited Both inner and outer tires will wear more rapidly when pressure is low When...

Page 35: ...d ability When the tractor is used on hilly terrain front counterweights should be added to avoid the lifting of the head during use The rear counterweights are cast iron disks The weight of each piec...

Page 36: ...ned by the position of the lowering stopper in the reset push rod which adjusts the height from the ground level to the plow bottom When adjusting the stop on the 3 point lift set the stop to the lowe...

Page 37: ...reach the appropriate hydraulic output Simple hydraulic output can only control a single action oil cylinder When using the hydraulic output the farm implement should be in the lift position if the lo...

Page 38: ...in the lowering position Move the hydraulic output valve operation handle forward and backward in order to eliminate the pressure in the hydraulic quick disconnect Remove the seal cover of the quick...

Page 39: ...front plowshare is deep and the rear plowshare is shallow or the heel leaves the trench bottom the upper tie rod should be lengthened When the front plowshare is shallow and the rear plowshare is deep...

Page 40: ...chanism when plowing the tractor should never be turned without lifting the farm implement it is towing 2 16 7 Sway Bar Adjustment The sway bars are mainly used to prevent impact on the rear wheels of...

Page 41: ...utral position otherwise the hydraulic system could overheat 4 The draft position control lever can control the 3 point hitch 5 During the course of operation only one lift handle should be used and t...

Page 42: ...dle in the required position high or low Depress the clutch pedal to the floor again and turn the PTO disconnect control handle to the connected position Release the clutch pedal slowly First operate...

Page 43: ...ng If the tractor is not used for a long time the battery should be removed for charging and maintenance 2 16 9 2 Alternator The alternator must be used with a matching regulator The silicon rectifica...

Page 44: ...start the diesel engine Put the key into the ignition switch turn the key clockwise to the ON position and switch on the electrical system Turn the key further clockwise to H and switch on the engine...

Page 45: ...Operation Description 39 Fig 2 31 Electrical Schematic...

Page 46: ...ngine After starting the engine in the sequence specified in the Diesel Engine Use and Maintenance Manual run the engine in three stages i e low speed the up position of the accelerator then medium sp...

Page 47: ...run in 2 17 6 Break in Time for Each Gear Setting Table 2 1 Break in Time for Each Gear Setting Minutes Shuttle Shift Forward Reverse Range Selector Low Range High Range Low Range High Range Gear Num...

Page 48: ...rge and the working play is too small 2 The clutch fingers are excessively warped 3 The heads of the three clutch fingers are not in the same plane 1 Adjust the free play of the pedal according to the...

Page 49: ...e gear is excessively worn and or the tooth surface has chipped off 2 The bearing is badly worn or damaged 3 The lubricating oil is insufficient or oil quality does not conform to the specifications 1...

Page 50: ...pecifications 2 18 1 4 Four Wheel Drive System Faults and Troubleshooting Table 2 5 Front Drive Axle Faults and Troubleshooting Fault Causes Troubleshooting The front tire has excessive wear 1 The rim...

Page 51: ...eshing of the final planetary gear pair is bad meshing backlash 2 Adjust or replace 3 Replace the differential axle 4 Replace the planetary gear or the gasket 5 Replace the planetary drive gear The dr...

Page 52: ...k 9 Oil leakage from steering system including inside and outside 1 Properly tighten upper ball seat screw 2 Fill with air according to the requirements 3 Check if gear oil pump is normal Clean the fi...

Page 53: ...lean the relief valve and adjust the spring pressure in the relief valve 4 Replace defective relief valve components 5 Drain oil and replace with the specified oil 6 Replace valve 7 Troubleshoot to fi...

Page 54: ...f the lowering valve push pin or tighten the lowering valve assembly 11 Open the oil circuit Light load can be lifted but heavy load cannot be lifted or lifts slowly 1 Air is entering the oil suction...

Page 55: ...control handle to the lowering position to lower the outer lifting arm to the lowest position Shut off the inlet oil line to the oil tank and then put the operating lever in the lift position 2 18 3...

Page 56: ...the ignition switch 2 18 3 1 Alternator Faults and Troubleshooting Table 2 9 Alternator Faults and Troubleshooting Fault Causes Troubleshooting The alternator does not generate electricity 1 Wiring i...

Page 57: ...place battery if necessary 4 Clean and replace if necessary 2 18 3 3 Instrument Faults and Troubleshooting Table 2 12 Instruments Faults and Troubleshooting Fault Causes Solutions The water temperatur...

Page 58: ...ck and replace if necessary 3 Replace bulb The taillights do not work 1 Circuit broken short circuit or a blown fuse 2 Bad contact or damage to the taillight instrument light work light switch 3 Burne...

Page 59: ...r from being hurt during a rollover 3 1 3 Hitch Bar optional The hitch bar is used for traction type farm machinery The hitch bar rear end connects to the farm machinery with a traction pin The hitch...

Page 60: ...s filters and belts as listed in table 3 1 Table 3 1 Filters Fuses Bulbs Rubber Boots Sequence No Code Description Quantity Remark 1 KM385T 09300 Oil filter 1 2 KM385T 10500 Fuel filter 1 3 FT400 11X...

Page 61: ...erator who is unfamiliar with the tractor or when specified maintenance procedures are not performed according to manufacturer specified timelines 4 Opening the engine and hydraulic system safety valv...

Page 62: ...ance 200 Work Hours 1 Perform all technical maintenance required for every 50 work hours 2 Lubricate all grease fittings according to Table 4 1 3 Change the engine oil and the oil filter 4 Clean the a...

Page 63: ...the hydraulic oil When necessary drain the sump of the lifter case clean it with solvent and change the oil 6 Check and adjust the fuel injection pressure of the diesel fuel injection pump 7 Drain an...

Page 64: ...recommended that the tractor be parked in an insulated machine shed or garage during cold periods 4 1 8 Specific Technical Maintenance Long Term Storage If the tractor is going to be kept in storage l...

Page 65: ...lter 1 Per 200 hours 15 Lifter Oil Filter Clean Filter Element 1 Per 200 hours 16 Fuel Injection Pump Replace Lubricating Oil 1 Per 200 hours 17 Engine Oil Pan Replace Lubricating Oil 1 Per 200 hours...

Page 66: ...6 5 0 2 mm for 25PS models and A 91 5 0 2mm for 30PS or 35PS models Tighten the lock nut 3 Loosen the nuts 7 and 8 and rotate the adjustment screw 8 Make the distance between the working surfaces of t...

Page 67: ...he pedal free stroke 15 20 mm and then lock the nut on the rod Limit distance H 9 5 11 mm Adjustment method Unscrew the lock nut and adjust the bolt so that the distance between its hex head and clutc...

Page 68: ...ate it when it is in a half released state to avoid damaging the clutch 3 Operating the tractor when the clutch is out of adjustment is strictly prohibited This will accelerate the wear of the clutch...

Page 69: ...e the gap between the brake drum 8 and the brake shoe friction plate 7 disappears of the brake pedal within 20 30 mm Make the lengths of the left and right short bars 4 consistent and then use the loc...

Page 70: ...Left coupling 4 5 Hydraulic Steering Oil Tank Inspection and Maintenance The hydraulic steering oil tank is mounted on the right side of the engine hood Open the oil tank cover pull the dipstick and i...

Page 71: ...are fixed by 6 screws the pendulum shaft is supported by both ends of the carrier and is sheathed with a sleeve welding assembly On the sides of the sleeve there are 3 screws which tighten the left an...

Page 72: ...nuts of the tie rod and turn the tie rod measuring the distance between the two front ends and the rear ends from the middle of the tire width on the same height as the axis of the front wheels The d...

Page 73: ...y by increasing reducing the adjusting gasket size Adjusting method The adjustment method is same as the adjustment of the contact meshing mark and backlash of the central conical gear of the rear axl...

Page 74: ...308 and the retainer ring slot 90 for hole This distance is the thickness of the adjusting gasket Next install the adjusting gasket the retainer ring 90 for hole the seal cover and the retainer ring 1...

Page 75: ...on hole becomes dark The battery is under voltage Measure the terminal voltage when discharging There is a problem with a 12V battery if the output voltage is lower than 10 5V 3 When being stored the...

Page 76: ...11 lbs The deflection should be around 15 3 mm 0 6 0 7 inches If deflection does not meet the requirements the tension should be adjusted as follows Loosen the lock nut on the generator adjusting brac...

Page 77: ...lowest mark on the dipstick add lube oil until the oil level falls between the upper and lower marks When changing lube oil the drain plug in the transmission needs to be removed to completely drain...

Page 78: ...roblems and could damage the tractor 2 The tractor engine runs on high grade light diesel Use light diesel fuel No 1 in the summer and light diesel fuel No 2 in the winter The diesel fuel must be clea...

Page 79: ...e diesel starts flowing out from the bleed screw on the fuel filter 3 Tighten the bleed screw on the fuel filter and open the injection pump bleed screw Work the fuel transfer hand pump up and down un...

Page 80: ...road surface for any trace sliding If the trace of the right and left wheels on the road is consistent in a straight line and equally long that means that the adjustment is working properly 4 23 2 Rea...

Page 81: ...d the spacer has been adjusted no further adjustment is necessary When performing an overhaul or replacing the planetary mechanism the final drive will need to be adjusted When adjusting measure the d...

Page 82: ...an extended period of time they lose lubricant film protection which produces rust and causes parts to stick and seize up Aging Some components are made of with rubber and plastic parts which will ag...

Page 83: ...t least once a month to see whether there is any rust corrosion aging or distortion happening Immediately make any necessary repairs Start the tractor twice a month and allow the engine to run This wi...

Page 84: ...ording to the provisions Remove any anti rust agent in the belt grooves and reinstalls and or adjust the belts See Engine Instruction for Use and Maintenance Reinstall the battery and check the termin...

Page 85: ...lowest position the hand brake set the reverse gear engaged the ignition switch turned off and the key taken out 4 The front and rear tires should be fixed in place with straps in a figure 8 pattern B...

Page 86: ...1750 Height up to the vent outlet mm 2130 2130 Wheelbase mm 1990 1990 Tread Front Wheel mm 2WD 1300 in common use 4WD 2WD 1300 in common use 4WD Rear Wheel mm 1300 in common use 1300 in common use Gr...

Page 87: ...a 4105 60hrs 152 1600 1800 Xinchang C490 179 1600 1800 Xinchang A498 45hrs Nominal Fuel Consumption Rate g kW h 245 Xinchang C490 A498 Nominal Oil Consumption Rate g kW h 1 0 Xinchang A498 Lubrication...

Page 88: ...sembly Frameless Front Suspension Rigid suspension Front Shaft Flexible bushing Tire Press ure Front Wheel kPa 90 120 Rear Wheel kPa 80 120 Tire Specification Front Wheel Standard Config 8 3 20 8 3 20...

Page 89: ...5 Plow Depth Adjusting Modes Pressure adjustable gear regulated force position single control Max Lifting Power 610mm behind the Suspension Point kN 7 4 7 4 Opening Pressure of the System Safety Valve...

Page 90: ...the electric appliance box FT300 48D 2 2 Regulated Voltage V 14 Start up of Alternator Type QDJ1409 Xinchai 498 A498 C490 Voltage V 12 Power kW 3 8 QDJ1409 Battery Type 6 QW 100 Voltage V 12 Capacity...

Page 91: ...ne piece Warning Device 1 Charge indicator L R turn signal indicator parking light low beam indicator 2 Low oil pressure alarm light 3 Hazard safety warning lights Perfusion Volume Capacity Radiator L...

Page 92: ...eatment WARNING The battery electrolyte is corrosive Take precautions to ensure that it does not get in your eyes or on your skin or clothes If this happens clean the affected area immediately with wa...

Page 93: ...ment in the United States from authorized representatives of NorTrac and or Northern Tool Equipment Company Inc To obtain service you must Contact NorTrac s Warranty Administrator by calling 1 952 641...

Page 94: ...any Inc be liable for any loss of income loss of time or use of the product transportation hiring of alternative services commercial loss or any other incidental consequential or special damages and o...

Page 95: ...standard Drive system and lifter hydraulic steering and central and final drives of front drive axle can use MF1135 Massey Ferguson M2C 86A Ford or J20A John Deer general purpose oil Steering fluid In...

Page 96: ...ng the brace of the upper drag link and the rear axle housing M12 77 7 57 3 Front Drive Axle Bolt joining the driven gear of the front differential assembly and the differential M10 44 5 32 8 Bolt joi...

Page 97: ...pipe meets the gear pump 1 Where the pressure oil pipe meets the lifter 1 O Rings 17 2 65G Where the connecting plate of inlet oil pipe meets the housing of lifter 1 O Rings 20 2 65G Locking shaft of...

Page 98: ...iving shaft in the gear box 1 Bearing 6 306N Front end of Shaft II in the gear box 1 Bearing 6208 Rear end of Shaft II in the gear box 1 Bearing 6307 Rear end of the auxiliary driven shaft in the gear...

Page 99: ...of second stage reducton of front drive 2 Bearing 30210 Driving bevel gear of second stage reducton of front drive 2 Bearing 7211 Front middle differential 2 Bearing 2007107 Rear end of the middle fr...

Page 100: ...so on of the area Choose the categories of supporting implements and then consult the distributors 2 According to the purchased model of the tractor power capacity in combination with the working con...

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