Zetor HORTUS HS Series, Operator'S Manual

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Starting the Engine
Important:

Never turn the key to the start position while the engine is running as this can cause serious
damage to the starter and engine flywheel.

Only engage the starter for a period of not more than 10 seconds.

If Engine does not start, rest the starter for about 20 seconds and try again for a maximum of
10 seconds. If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, refer to the fault tracing guide.

Especially in cold weather, always allow the tractor to idle for a while to warm up & build up
sufficient oil pressure to ensure normal operating temperature for longer engine life.
Stopping the Engine
After light work let the engine idle for a while and turn the key off.
Important: After long or heavy work allow the engine to idle for 5-10 minutes and turn the key
off.
Before starting the engine, check it according to the
chapter Safety instructions for the user.
1. Sit into the driver's seat.
2. Depress the foot brake.
3. Move the hydraulic control levers to the lower position.
4. Depress the clutch pedal to deactivate the safety
switch.
5. Move the main gear shift lever to the neutral position
(N).
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch.
7. Turn the key anticlockwise to preheat the combustion
chamber, which is indicated by the glow indicator light on
the instrument panel. Release the key when the light goes
out. Then turn the key clockwise to the 'ON' position
where the wiring will be activated and check the operation
of all indicators and indicator lights. To start the engine,
further turn to the 'START' position, where the starter is
switched on and the engine starts. At this point, turn the
key back to the 'ON' position.
8. Make sure all warning lights switch off after the engine
starts.
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