Dong Feng ZB 65, Operator'S Manual

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Factory Direct Tractors
4-1
Operating Instructions
4. Operating Instructions
4.1 Pre-start checks
Prior to starting the engine, follow the pre-start
checks outlined in the service schedule 6.2.1 on
page 6-1.
4.2 Starting and stopping
4.2.1 Starting
1. Sit down on the operator’s seat and fasten the
seat belt.
2.
Step on the brake pedals and engage the park
brake.
3.
Set the main gear shift lever and the P.T.O. lever
to neutral.
4. Move the hand accelerator lever ‘on’ from half
to two thirds and ensure the fuel cut off (stop
button) is pushed firmly in.
5.
Insert the key into the ignition switch.
6.
Fully depress the clutch pedal and turn the key
switch to the start position and the engine will
start.
7.
Make sure that the engine oil pressure indicator
has registered. If the indicator is not working
normally, immediately stop the engine and
check the lubrication system.
8.
Allow the engine to warm-up by running it at fast
idle to medium speed. Watch the temperature
gauge to identify when the engine has warmed
up.
Caution:
1.
While the engine is running, do not turn the
ignition switch off.
2. If the engine does not start when holding the
ignition key on after 15 seconds, switch off
for about 20 seconds. If the ignition switch is
continuously turned to the start position for more
than 30 seconds it may lead to problems with
the starter motor.
3.
Make sure to warm-up the engine regardless of
the ambient temperature. If the tractor is used
before the engine warms up, performance is
reduced, and the tractor service life will be
adversely affected.
4.
Don’t use starting fluid to aid engine start. Doing
so may cause serious damage to the engine.
Safety precautions:
1. Do not start the engine in an enclosed room.
This will contaminate the air with exhaust fumes
and lead to the risk of poisoning.
2.
Make it a habit to start the engine after moving
the main gear shift lever and P.T.O. lever to
neutral positions and fully disengaging the
clutch. If this procedure is not observed, the
tractor may dangerously lunge forward as the
engine starts. Australian DongFeng tractor
models have been factory fitted with a clutch
operated safety start switch.
Caution:
When the ambient temperature is less than 0º,
remove the battery from the tractor and store it
somewhere warm until next operation.
4.2.2 Stopping
1. Slow the engine speed down to less than 1000
rpm by moving the hand throttle lever forward
and releasing the accelerator pedal.
2.
Select neutral with the gear lever, shift and
P.T.O., then release the clutch.
3.
Turn the ignition key switch off, pull the red fuel
cut off button and remove the key.
4.3 Driving
4.3.1 Starting
1.
With the park brake engaged, lift the front end
loader and implement if fitted to minimum safe
height for transit.
2. Depress the clutch pedal to disengage the
clutch.
3. Shift the main and range gear shift levers to the
desired gear.
4. Select forward or reverse with the shift lever.
5.
Release the park brake.
6. Speed up the engine by pulling the hand throttle
lever up, or using the foot accelerator.