SECTION A
DRIVING THE
TRACTOR
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge
(6),
operative when the key
starter switch is turned on. indicates
the amount of fuel in the tank by
quarter graduations.
PRE-START CHECK
It is advisable before starting the
tractor to carry out the Daily Service check
detailed in Section F. Check also that
there is sufficient fuel in the tank and that
the fuel
tank shut-off valve is open,
(1
} Figure
A2. This valve is situated on the
right-hand side
of
the
fuel tank.
"RUNNING-IN"
The 'running-in' period of a tractor's life is
extremely important and the
following
instructions should be
followed
very closely
during the first 50 hours
of operation
:
1
.
Avoid overloading the
engine.
2. Use
the lower gear ratios when pulling heavy loads and
avoid continuous
operation at
constant engine speeds.
3. Check the instruments
frequently and keep the radiator and oil reservoirs
filled to their recommended levels.
4. Avoid prolonged 'no
load' operation at either high or
low engine
speeds.
Whilst the
above instructions
are particularly important during the 'running-in'
period,
following them throughout the tractor's life
will prove beneficial to the
overall performance and
efficiency of your tractor,
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