Zetor HORTUS HS CL, Operator'S Manual

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Fuel Saving Tips
To save fuel & oil in your tractor, following things should always be kept in mind.
Air Cleaning System
1. Clean the air cleaner regularly so that dust does not settle down.
2. For every 50 hours & everyday in sandy/dusty conditions.
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Clean the air cleaner filter element with compressed air.
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If the rubber ring is cut or expanded then change it with an appropriate one. Fix the rubber at the
proper location & check for leakages if any.
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If air is leaking through the hose connection, check & rectify other leakages, too.
Note: If air cleaning system is not properly maintained, it will lead to early wear of piston rings &
sleeves. This will lead to problems like loss of engine power, excessive oil consumption fuel
consumption.
Engine
1. Put the engine oil on load after the engine is heated & the water temperature gauge indicates the
needle to be in the green zone.
2. If excessive black smoke is visible, then the paper element of air cleaner, fuel injection pump or
nozzles should be checked.
3. Do not run the engine without load for more than 2 minutes. It is better to stop the engine rather than
run it idle. This will help in saving of fuel.
Clutch & Brakes
1. Do not reduce the power of the power of the engine by depressing the clutch halfway. Instead use low
gear.
2. If the tractor has to be stopped for a long period, it is advisable to bring the transmission in neutral
position & release the clutch pedal.
3. Do not over ride the clutch & brake pedals.
4. While coming down from a slope, reduce the engine throttle & use low gear. Do not depend only on
the brakes for stoppage.
Oil System
1. Always use recommended grade of oil.
2. Everyday before starting the engine, check the oil level with a dipstick & refill between the minimum &
maximum level.
3. Charge the engine oil. Replace filter & ''O'' ring, as & when required.
Lubricating oils always consist of a base oil and an additive package. The most important tasks of
a lubricating oil (e.g. wear protection, corrosion protection, neutralisation of acids from combustion products,
prevention of coke and soot deposits on the engine parts) are assumed by the additives. The properties of
the base oil are also decisive for the quality of the product, e.g. with regard to thermal load capacity.
Fuel System
1. Always use filtered diesel for the fuel system.
2. At the end of the day's working, it is preferable to fill the diesel tank so that it may prevent
condensation.
3. Change the filter, if the system gets choked. Do not change both the filters at the same time. If the
above directives are not adhered to, the fuel injection pump & injection nozzle will lose its life early.
Also, it will lead to excessive black smoke & excessive diesel consumption.
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