KIROVETS K-744R1, K-744R2, K-744R3, K-744R4 tractors
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6 OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT REGULATIONS
6.1 Procedure for tractor preparation for operation
During tractor preparation for operation:
1) perform preparation of the tractor for operation only with the engine being shut off
(except special inspection operations) and the parking brake being pulled up; the
mounted agricultural implements shall be lowered;
2) check the tractor condition by external inspection having paid attention to the absence
of leaks of fuel, oil, cooling fluid, electrolyte and, if necessary, eliminate the leaks;
3) check the level and, if necessary, refill oil into the engine lubrication system and
hydraulic system, cooling fluid into the standby (expansion) tank to the level of 100
–120
mm from the upper plane;
4) check the engine condition by external inspection;
5) before switching on the battery master switch after a long-term outage of the tractor
(more than one day
– 24h), especially in summer season, open the lid of the storage
battery container for a period of not less than 5 min in order to remove the explosive
hydrogen-air mixture; the storage batteries shall be reliably fixed and closed with a lid;
6) fill fuel into the tractor. Before filling, the fuel should be subjected to settling during
10 days (at least). The filler ports of the tank and other reservoir are tightly closed as the
vents are protected against any ingress of duct therein. The intake hose shall be at the
height excluding suction of mechanical impurities and water. The grades of fuel being
used are given in Appendix 6
“Filling reservoirs”. Before every filling drain the fuel sludge
from the fuel tank. Perform mechanical filling with preliminary removal of the filler port
filter, manual
– with the use of filter;
7) check the engine operation by ear and according to the readings of indicating
instruments; the heated engine shall operate steadily, without smoke, without foreign
rattle and noise;
8) check the operation of tractor control mechanisms, operation of the braking system,
lighting and signaling, hydraulic system for control over turns and mounted implements.
To this end:
a) pedals, handles and levers shall operate without jamming, pedals shall freely return
to the initial position under the action of springs, levers shall provide reliable fixing
against spontaneous engagement and disengagement;
