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60 Series 2WD/4WD, Model - 8560
Driving the Tractor
With the engine running and the clutch in disengaged
position, engage Forward Reverse shuttle, Speed
lever and the Range lever to their appropriate desired
positions. Free the parking brake. Slowly release the
clutch and tractor will start moving.
During the field operations, assistance in making
sharp turns can be gained by applying pressure to the
independent foot brake pedal of the side to which
the turn is to be made.
The brakes can be latched together to act
simultaneously by means of the brake pedal latch.
Do not attempt to start the engine while standing
beside the Tractor, because serious injury or death
would occur. Always sit on the operator’s seat.
Always latch the brake pedals together when tractor
is not being used in field.
Do not apply load on tractor at low engine speeds.
Always apply heavy loads at full throttle rpm of
engine.
If the tractor is being used after long storage, care
must be taken to prime the engine and turbocharger
lubrication by cranking the engine for at least 5
seconds without firing the engine.
To avoid firing of engine while cranking, remove the
electrical connection to FIP solenoid and crank the
engine.
If the engine stalls while operating under load, start
engine immediately to prevent abnormal heat build
up in engine.
5. Drain the old lubricating oil from the crankcase
sump and fill to normal level with new rust
preventive lubricating oil.
6. Run the engine for 1.5 minutes. Switch off the
engine. Remove the starting key.
7. If calibrating oil is filled, drain it from the fuel
tank only.
8. Seal the fuel system with the same quantity of
calibrating oil (if available) in it.
9. Remove air cleaner hose from the manifold of the
engine and spray rust preventive oil through the
air intake while the engine is being turned.
10. Drain the cooling system.
11. Plug all orifices which expose the internal parts of
engine to the atmosphere. Detach additional
weights from tractor, if any.
12. Jack the tractor so that the tires are clear off the
ground. If this is not possible, check tire pressures
regularly and keep inflated to recommended
pressures. Rotate wheels periodically to prevent
them from standing on the same place for long
periods.
13. Remove batteries and store in a cool dry place,
keep topped up and fully charged.
14. Keep the clutch disengaged.
15. Disconnect the hydraulic accessories.
USING THE TRACTOR AFTER STORAGE
1. Check tire air pressure and inflate, if necessary
2. Jack the tractor up and remove the support blocks
from under the front and rear axles.
3. Install the battery. Be sure it is fully charged.
4. Check the fan and alternator belt tension.
5. Refill coolant into the cooling system.
6. Drain the rust preventive oil from engine and oil
filter and fill the crankcase with specified oil &
refit oil filter.
7. Check all fluid level (engine oil, transmission /
hydraulic oil and engine coolant.
8. Remove the extra plugs, if fitted on the engine.
9. Service air cleaner.
10. Drain the calibrating oil from fuel system and fill
the fuel tank with clean fuel.
11. Open all the doors and windows or move the
tractor out of storage room, to avoid danger from
exhaust fumes. Then start the engine and run it at
1500 rpm to ensure that the lubricant attains
operating temperature and reaches all points.
Observe all gauges and be sure they are
functioning properly and reading normal. Ensure
there is no evidence of oil or water leakage. Now
run the engine at low idle rpm for 1 min and shut
off the engine. Remove the key and apply the
parking brake.
TRACTOR STORAGE
If the tractor is not in frequent use then ensure to run
the tractor for atleast 15 minutes once is ten days.
However if the tractor is to be out of service for
extended period, it should be stored in a dry place.
Leaving the tractor exposed to weather will shorten
its life considerably.
When placing the tractor in storage for more than a
month, follow the procedure given below,
1. Wash down and thoroughly clean and dry the
tractor.
2. Completely lubricate the tractor in accordance
with the lubrication chart.
3. Drain the fuel tank, water trap, feed pump and
fuel filters.
4. Disconnect the return pipe at the fuel tank and
connect a suitable tubing to allow excess fuel to
drain into a container. Fill the system with
calibrating oil (if available) of 4 US gallon (15 lit.)
quantity.
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