OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: During cold ambient temperatures, never run the engine at low idle speed for long periods of time.

During cold ambient temperatures, the engine will not heat to or keep the rated operating temperature at slow engine speeds. Slow engine speeds in cold temperatures can cause damage to the engine. Use the following procedures to warm the engine and transmission fluids, and to keep the correct operating temperatures.

1.WARMING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.

A.To heat the transmission fluid to operating temperature, run the engine at 1500 RPM for approximately five minutes.

IMPORTANT: Operating the tractor with cold transmission fluid can cause rough tractor operation with possible injury to the operator.

2.KEEP ENGINE AT CORRECT OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

A.Never run the engine below 1500 RPM.

B.Put a cover in front of the grille to control the amount of air going through the radiator.

3.STOPPING THE ENGINE.

A.Run the engine at slow speed for a short period of time. This will permit the engine temperature to decrease gradually before stopping the engine.

Towing

When towing a tractor, follow these rules:

1.Never pull the tractor faster than a ground speed of 16 Km/h (10 MPH).

2.Make sure all controls are in the neutral or OFF position.

3.Because of a possible loss of steering and brakes when the tractor engine is not running, use only a rigid towing bar and safety chains to pull the tractor.

Make sure that the weight of a trailed vehicle that is not equipped with brakes, NEVER EXCEEDS the weight of the machine that is towing the vehicle. Stopping distance increases with increasing speed as the weight of the towed load increases, especially on hills and slopes. M114A

How To Transport Tractor

When you transport the tractor by truck or rail, follow these rules:

1.Hold the tractor with tie downs and block the wheels.

2.Hydrostatic Drive: Move the Speed Lock lever to OFF position and put the range shift lever in the L position.

3.Lock the brake pedals together, push the brake pedals down and move the park brake lever up to engage the park brake.

Hydrostatic Drive Transmission

The Hydrostatic drive transmission has a forward/reverse hydrostatic section and a three-speed range section. This arrangement gives three forward and three reverse speeds range.

Transmission Operation

1.Push the clutch pedal fully and stop the tractor. Move the range shift lever to the position needed, H, M or L.

2.Release the clutch pedal slowly.

3.Operate the speed ratio control pedal to move the tractor. To shift from reverse to forward or from forward to reverse, move the speed ratio control pedal without disengaging the clutch.

RANGE SHIFT LEVER

SPEED RATIO CONTROL PEDAL ( FORWARD )

SPEED RATIO CONTROL PEDAL (REVERSE)

IMPORTANT: Before selecting a new range, stop the tractor and push the clutch pedal. Do not change range when the tractor is moving.

Travel speed should be such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all times. Where possible, avoid operating near ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces. M109A