Mitsubishi MT160D Instruction Book

SECTION 4. OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR
Before operating the tractor, read this instruction manual
carefully and learn it correctly. The manual has been
prepared for achieving tractor's maximum performance and
safety for your work with this tractor employed.
1. Check the fuel level in fuel tank and replenish as
necessary.
2.
Check the levels of engine oil, transmission oil, and
front drive differential.
3. Check the lubrication at every specified point on the
chassis.
4. Check each bolt and nut for tightness.
5. Check the coolant level in radiator.
6. Check the fan belt tension for water pump, alternator-
generator and cooling fan.
7.
Check the air pressure in tires.
8. Check every indicator lamp on instrument panel for
operation.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Open the shut off cock for fuel.
2. Keep the parking brake applied.
3. Place the main shift lever, High-Low shift lever and
PTO shift lever in NEUTRAL.
4. Set the throttle lever midway between its idling and
high speed positions.
5. Turn the starter key to "ON" position, push the check
button to insure all warning lamps are on. And then
release the button and see that oil pressure warning as
well as
battery charge warning lamps go on.
6. Depress clutch pedal all the way and tu rn the starter
switch to "START" position to start the engine. (If it
is difficult to start, turn the starter key to "HEAT"
position and wait for about 5 seconds before restart-
ing.)
Immediately after starting, release the starter key. The
key will return to "ON" position automatically.
7. Check the oil pressure and battery charge warning
I amps to see they went off. If not, stop the engi ne
immediately and inspect.
8. Perform warm-up run at about 1,500 rpm for about
5 minutes.
ACAUTION
1. Use of the starter should be limited for about 10
seconds per trial. If it is not successful, wait for
about 10 seconds before another trial. Using the
starter intermittently without waiting for certain
period of time, can cause the battery to run down.
2. Do not turn the starter while engine is running. It
can lead to the starter failure.
3. Be su re to perform the warm-u p ru n regard I ess of
the climate. Travelling before engine gets warm,
shortens the engine life.
STARTING IN COLD WEATHER
1. The fuel injection pump of this engine adopts the
mechanism to ensure easier engine start by sufficient
injection of fuel when the throttle lever is fully pushed.
2. To start the engine specially in cold weather fully push
the throttle lever, heat the glow plug enough and
crank the engine.
3. In the temperature below freezing point, it may be
necessary to use a engine block heater.
ACAUTION
After the engine has started comfirm that the engine is
running smoothly listening carefully to ascertain if
nothing abnormal sounds, and inspect for oil and water
leakage.
NOTE
In case fuel runs out, be sure to bleed the fuel system
after retilling the fuel tank, otherwise the engine may
not be started (or even stops soon after started).
A WARNING
Do not use starting aids such as Gasoline or Ether in
the air intake. Explosion may result.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
For easier engine start in cold weather, an engine heater
may be used to heat engine coolant. Contact your nearest
dealer for installation.
AFTER THE ENGINE IS STARTED
1. Be sure to check the oil pressure and battery charge
warning lamps to see they have gone off. If the lamp
does not go off, immediately pull the throttle lever all
the way backward and tu rn the starter key counter-
clockwise to shut down the engine, and locate the
cause to correct.
A CAUTION
Particularly, by starting the engine while oil pressure is
too low, serious trouble could occur because of insuf-
ficient lu brication.
2. Rotate steering wheel to see that front wheels turn to
desired direction.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
1. With the engine running, hold the tractor with the
brakes if necessary.
2. By pulling hydraulic control lever backward, raise the
implement.
A WARNING
Raise or lower the implement with sufficient caution
against any obstacle around.
3. Bring the engine speed to about 1,500 rpm (warm-up
run).
4. Depress clutch pedal all the way.
5. Move each shift lever to desired position.
6. While travelling, interlock left and right brake
pedals with locking plate so that they are appl ied
simultaneously.
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Mitsubishi MT160D Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	MT160D
Category	Tractor
Language	English