Farmtrac FT 6050 CROSS, Operator'S Manual

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Return the throttle to the idle position and check
that all warning lights extinguish and gauge
readings are normal.
3. Key-start Switch
1. Electrical equipment 'OFF'
2. Warning lights and instruments 'ON’
3. Starting motor operates
4. Engine shut off through key. Bring the key on 1st
position to shut off the engine.
For tractors fitted with automatic thermostat :
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In warm weather, or when the engine is hot,
depress the clutch and turn the key start switch
fully clockwise to position (4). Operate the
starting motor until the engine starts or for a
maximum of 40 seconds and then allow the key
to return to position (3).
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In cold weather with the engine cold, depress the
clutch and turn the key-start switch to position
(3), hold for 20-30 seconds and then turn fully
clockwise to position (4). Operate the starter until
the engine starts or for a maximum of 30
seconds.
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Return the throttle to the idle position and check
that all warning lights extinguish and gauge
readings are normal.
NOTE : If the engine fails to start, repeat the procedure,
after waiting for 1-2 minutes. If the thermostat is
fitted, the key should be held at position (4) only
for 7-10 seconds when attempting to restart the
tractor.
STARTING THE TRACTOR WITH JUMP LEADS
If it is necessary to use jump leads (booster cables) to
start the tractor, proceed as follows:
Connect one end of the red jump lead to the tractor
battery positive (+) terminal and the other end to the
auxiliary battery positive (+) terminal Connect one end
of the black jump lead to the auxiliary battery negative (-)
terminal and the other end to a suitable projection on the
tractor engine block. Follow the starting procedure
previously described.
When the engine starts allow it to run at idle
speed, turn on all electrical equipment (Lights etc.)
then, disconnect the jump leads in the reverse order to
the connecting procedure. This will help protect the
alternator from possible damage due to extreme load
changes.
NOTE :
When using an auxiliary battery to start the
engine, ensure that the polarity of the jump leads is
correct
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Positive to positive, negative to negative
otherwise the alternator may be damaged
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine, carry out the following procedure:
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Sit on the driver's seat and close the throttle.
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Ensure that the parking brake lever is firmly
applied.
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Ensure that both gearshift levers are in neutral a n d
that the P.T.O. lever is in the disengaged
position.
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Turn the key- start switch off.
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Move the hydraulic lift control levers fully
forward to lower all hydraulic equipment to the
ground.
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Move the remote control valve levers fully
forward and then fully rearward before placing
them in neutral position.
WARNING:
Check the area beneath the
equipment to ensure that no injury or damage will be
caused when equipment is lowered.
A. Hand Brake (In Disengaged Position)
B. Hand Brake (In Engaged Position)
CONTROL, INSTRUMENTS AND OPERATION
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3.1
4
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To operate the parking brake, lock the brakes together
(see the following text titled ‘Foot-brakes’). Apply the
foot brakes, press the button and pull up the handle
and release the button. To free the parking brake, Press
the button and bring it down. In Figure 3.1, the parking
brake is shown in the applied position.