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60 Series 2WD/4WD, Model - 8560
Before Starting The Tractor
1. Clean the tractor.
2. Make all prestart checks according to preventive
maintenance schedule.
3. Check coolant level in surge tank & oil level in engine,
transmission and steering.
4. Check fuel level in fuel tank.
5. Ensure all the tires are properly inflated as per the load
conditions.
6. For operator’s maximum comfort, adjust seat
suspension as per the operator’s weight. Also adjust
seat position forward or rearward as per operators
convinience to operate all controls and switches.
7. If, necessary, ballast the tractor.
8. Adjust wheel tread, if necessary.
9. Adjust stabilizer and three point linkage.
Do not use starting fluid. Tractor is equipped with intake
manifold heater.
Starting the Tractor
1. Move the controls as under :
a. Forward reverse shuttler lever in neutral.
b. Speed and Range shift lever in neutral.
c. PC and DC levers in lowermost position.
d. PTO lever in neutral.
e. Auxiliary valve lever in neutral position.
2. Turn the Key to ON position and observe SELF TEST
function of instrument cluster. The Intake manifold
heater will glow for 35 seconds.
3. Turn the starter key in clockwise to engage the starter
and hold in this position till the engine fires.When
released, the key springs back to the “ON” position.
4. Idle the Engine for 1 to 2 minutes before driving it.If
required, warm-up the engine at suitable speed. For
faster warm-up, raise the engine rpm to approx. 2000.
The starter safety switches are provided on the transmission
speed shifter and PTO lever. The tractor can be started
when speed shifter lever is in neutral and PTO lever as well
in neutral.
Never push or tow the tractor to start the engine. Doing so
may overstress the drive train.
Do not crank the starter continuously for more than 30
seconds to avoid starter motor failure.
Stopping the Engine
a. Idle the Engine for 1 to 2 minutes.
b. Turn the Key to “OFF” position.
NOTE : It is normal for the engine to be louder and have
bluish-white exhaust smoke during engine warm-up. The
amount of smoke depends on the temperature of air
entering the engine.
In cold weather, idle the engine and warm-up for 5 minutes
at approx. 2000 rpm before loading.
Cold Starting Aid
A heater element (A) is provided in engine’s
intake manifold. When the Key is turned to
“ON” position, the element is activated. Heater
indicator in the instrument cluster indicates the
activation. The element continues to heat the air
in the intake manifold for approx. 35 seconds.
1. Turn the Key to “ON” position and hold it till
the heater indicator is put-off.
2. Crank the engine when the heater indicator
is put-off after 35 seconds.
Glow Plug
The tractor is equipped with Intake Manifold
Heater for easy startability in cold conditions.
However to enhance the startability in extreme
cold ambient conditions, the tractor is equipped
with provision for fitment of glow plugs
(an optional fitment). These glow plugs can be
fitted in the cylinder head after removing the
plugs.
A glow plug kit consisting of requisite spares is
available with Mahindra dealer. Contact your
nearest Mahindra dealer for further details on
installation and maintenance of glow plugs.
Cold Starting Aid
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