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OPERATION
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
Your RANSOMES Tractor will provide long and
dependable service if given proper care during the
50-hour break-in period During the first 50 hours of
operation:
1. Avoid “lugging” the engine. Operating in too
high a gear under heavy load may cause
engine “lugging”, which is indicated when the
engine will not respond to a throttle increase.
2. Use the lower gear ratios when pulling heavy
loads and avoid continuous operation at
constant engine speeds. You will save fuel
and minimise engine wear by selecting the
correct gear ratio for a particular operation.
Operating the tractor in low gear with a light
load and high engine speed will waste fuel
3. Avoid prolonged operation at either high or
low engine speeds without a load on the
engine.
4. Check the instruments frequently and keep
the
radiator and oil reservoirs filled to their
recommended levels.
Daily checks include:
l Engine oil level
l Air cleaner
l Belt tension
l Radiator coolant
STARTING THE ENGINE
Neutral start switches on the tractor allow the
starting motor to be used only when the H.S.T. foot
pedal is released, the P.T.O. clutch lever is in the
“OFF” position when the brake pedal is depressed
and the operator is in the seat. For safe operation
the shift lever and lift control lever should be in
“LOCK” position prior to starting the engine.
WARNING: To avoid injury, never
attempt to start the engine while
standing beside the tractor always sit
in the seat when starting the engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not engage the starting motor
continuously for more than 10 seconds; doing so
may cause starting motor failure.
STARTING
To start the engine:
1. Move the shift lever and lift control lever to the
neutral position
2. Move the hand throttle forward to a near full
open position.
3. Turn the key start switch to the “HEAT” to
preheat the precombustion chambers and
wait until the glow plug indicator warning light
on the instrument panel goes out. (for 4
seconds approximately)
4. Turn the key start switch to the “START”
position, Figure 11. \/\/hen the engine starts,
release the key. Check to be sure the warning
lights go out.
Figure 11- Key Start Switch
WARNING: To avoid injury, do not use
ether with the thermostart starting aid.
NOTE: A coolant immersion heater which provides
for easier starting in temperatures below O°F (-1 7-
70°C) by warning the engine oil and coolant is
available as a dealer installed option.
NOTE: If the engine develops sufficient speed to
disengage the starter but does not keep running (a
“false start”), the engine rotation must be allowed to
come to a complete stop before attempting to restart
the engine. If the starter is engaged while the
flywheel is rotating, the starter pinion and flywheel
ring gear may clash, resulting in damage to the
starter.