MTZ 1220.1, Operator'S Manual

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MTZ 1220.1/1220.3 Section А . Introduction
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Section А . INTRODUCTION
The present operator’s manual is designed for studying the structure, operation
rules and maintenance of tractors MTZ-1220.1/1220.3.
Read this manual carefully and fulfill requirements set forth in this manual.
Failure to follow this instruction can lead to operator's injury or a breakdown of
a tractor.
Operation of a tractor, its maintenance and repair shall be carried out only by
employees, familiar with all of its parameters and characteristics and informed about
necessary safety requirements to prevent casualties.
In connection with constant development of the tractor some changes, which
are not depicted in the present manual, can be introduced in the structure of certain
units and parts.
Long-term and reliable tractor performance is secured in the case of proper
operation and timely maintenance.
Any arbitrary changes made by a consumer release the manufacturer
from responsibility for possible further injuries to the operator and tractor
breakdown.
Tractors “MTZ -1220.1/1220.3” are universal wheeled tractors of the 2
nd
draw-
bar category with 4x4 wheel arrangement and designed for multiple agricultural op-
erations with mounted, semimounted, trailed implements, and for loading and unload-
ing and hauling operations.
Tractors “MTZ -1220.1” is a basic model with diesel engine D-245.2S2 with rated
power of 90 kW.
Tractors “MTZ -1220.3” is a modification with diesel engine D -245.2S2 with rated
power of 90 kW, muffler on the right side of cab column.
TO OPERATORS ATTENTION!
The tractor must be run-in for 30 hours. It is recommended to load a diesel
engine only up to 80% of the rated power until the first MS-1 (in 125 hours).
2. Your tractor is equipped with range-type gearbox. In addition the ranges are
shifted with toothed couplings, and gears within each range are shifted by virtue of
synchronizers.
To throw into the range proceed as follows:
–– Depress the clutch pedal and await complete tractor stop;
— Throw into the required range smoothly, without jerks, using the range engaging
lever;
— Smoothly release the clutch pedal.
To change geasr proceed as follows:
— Depress the clutch pedal;
— Shift the gearshift lever smoothly, without sharp jerks, and hold it in depressed
position until the gear is completely actuated;
— Smoothly release the clutch pedal.
You can change the gears in motion within the range only during the hauling opera-
tions on the hard-surface and dirt roads. Never attempt to change the gears in motion