Zetor HORTUS HS CL, Operator'S Manual

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Description
General Construction
The transmission case, clutch, clutch housing, engine and front axle support are bolted together to form
a rigid unit.
Front Axle & Wheels
The 4WD front axle is a center-pivot, reverse eliot type. The front wheel drive mechanism is incorporated as
a part of the axle.
The front wheel drive power is taken off the rear transmission and transmitted to the differential in the front
axle where the power is divided into right and left and to the respective final cases.
In the final cases, the transmitted revolution is reduced by the level gears to drive the front wheel. The 4WD
mechanism with level gears provides wider steering and greater durability.
Engine
The tractors are fitted with fuel efficient Turbo charged engines with 4 cylinders of HORTUS HS65 designed
by DEUTZ Engines Company.
Clutch and transmission
A single plate dry clutch (11.81'' diameter) is used on these tractors. Tractor with IPTO (Independent Power
Take Off) are fitted with hydraulic clutch assy. The transmission gear box has twenty four forward & twenty
four reverse speeds of HORTUS HS65 with high-low selector lever, Presently, Zetor tractors are fitted with
partial synchro mesh type gears.
Brakes
Zetor tractors are provided with independent disc brakes operated by two road travel. Hand brake lever is
fitted for parking.
Rear axle & wheels
This is mounted on ball bearings and is enclosed in removable housing which are bolted to the transmission
case. The rim & disc fitted with rear tires are bolted to the outer flange of rear axle.
Hydraulic System & Linkages
Zetor tractors are fitted with live (i.e. system is in operation even when clutch is disengaged.) independent,
very touch of hydraulic System. Three point linkages can be used for category 2 type of implements.
Steering
It consists of hydrostatic power steering system, which has a hydraulic cylinder and tandem type hydraulic
pump.
Electrical System
A 12 Volt Lead Acid Propylene Battery is used to activate the Engine through the Starter Motor and the
Electrical system comprising Horn, Head Lamp. Side indicator Lamps, Plough Lamp, Brake Light, Gauge
lamp, Hazard Lamp. Generator or Alternator, Fuse box also from part of the Electrical system.
Warning: When operating the tractor at high speed, do not attempt to make sharp turns by
using the brakes. This may result in overturning of the tractor causing serious injury or death.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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