Operation Description
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2.4 Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT ISSUES:
1.
Before starting the tractor, inspect it for damage or loose parts that could cause an accident.
2.
Check the radiator regularly and make sure that you have a clean water/antifreeze mix to avoid
overheating of the engine.
2.4.1 Engine Starting Preparations
1.
Before starting the engine, check to make sure that there are no loose parts, that each operating
mechanism is functioning normally, that each hose or tube connection is tight and that there is no oil,
fuel, or water leakage.
2.
Check the engine oil pan, gearbox, rear axle and the hydraulic system to make sure that their lube oil levels
are sufficient. The radiator should be full of cooling water and antifreeze and the fuel tank should have fuel.
3.
Check the gearbox control lever and the power takeoff (PTO) shaft control handle. Make sure that the main
shift lever, the high/low gear shift lever, the shuttle shift lever, and the front drive axle control handle are
set in the neutral position. The 3-point lift lever should be set in the lowering position.
4.
Before starting a new tractor or one that has been overhauled or not been in use for a long time, it is
necessary to bleed the air from the fuel line to ensure that the diesel engine starts smoothly. The procedure
is as follows: (1) Loosen the bleed screw on the fuel filter. (2) Bleed the air in the fuel line from fuel tank to
the diesel fuel filter with a hand pump until there are no bubbles in the discharged fuel. (3) Tighten the
bleed screw on the filter and loosen the bleed screw on the fuel pump to bleed out air until there are no air
bubbles in the fuel. (4) Tighten the bleed screw on the fuel pump.
5.
The Engine Throttle Handle should be in its center position and the accelerator pedal should be released.
IMPORTANT ISSUES:
1.
Clean debris off the radiator regularly to avoid engine overheating.
2.
If the tractor is equipped with a combine, heat buildup during operation will become a problem. To make
sure that the engine performs properly, an auxiliary radiator needs to be installed on the tractor.
