Operating Instructions

Before Starting the Tractor

1.Clean the tractor.

2.Make all prestart checks according to preventive maintenance schedule.

3.Check coolant level in surge tank & oil level in engine, transmission and front axle.

4.Check fuel level in fuel tank.

5.Ensure all the tires are properly inflated as per the load conditions.

6.For operator’s maximum comfort, adjust seat suspension as per the operator’s weight. Also adjust seat position forward or rearward as per operators convenience to operate all controls and switches.

7.If, necessary, ballast the tractor.

8.Adjust wheel tread, if necessary.

9.Adjust stabilizer and three point linkage.

Do not use starting fluid. Tractor is equipped with intake manifold heater.

Starting the Tractor

1. Move the controls as under : a.Forward reverse shuttle lever in neutral. b.Speed and Range shift lever in neutral. c.PC and DC levers in lowermost position. d.PTO switch should be in OFF. e.Auxiliary valve lever in neutral position.

2.Turn the starter key in clockwise to engage the starter and hold in this position till the engine fires. When released, the key springs back to the “ON” position.

3.Idle the Engine for 1 to 2 minutes before driving it. If required, warm-up the engine at suitable speed. For faster warm-up, raise the engine rpm to approx. 2000. The starter safety switches is provided on Forward/Reverse lever. The tractor can be started when the Forward/Reverse lever is in neutral.

Never push or tow the tractor to start the engine. Doing so may overstress the drive train.

Do not crank the starter continuously for more than 30 seconds to avoid starter motor failure.

This tractor is fitted with Electronic control unit which controls the starting of tractor. If the engine doesn’t start after continuous cranking upto 30 seconds, do not start the tractor for 2 mins. The ECU will reset itself in 2 mins. and will facilitate easy starting.

Stopping the Engine / Tractor

a.Idle the Engine for 1 to 2 minutes.

b.Turn the Key to “OFF” position.

NOTE : It is normal for the engine to be louder and have bluish-white exhaust smoke during engine warm-up. The amount of smoke depends on the temperature of air entering the engine.

In cold weather, idle the engine and warm-up for 5 minutes at approx. 2000 rpm before loading.

Cold Starting Aid

A heater element (A) is provided in engine intake manifold to aid the engine starting during cold weather [for temperatures below 20°C (68°F)].

When the Key is turned to “ON” position, the element is activated. The heater indicator in the instrument cluster indicates the heater element operation. Based on the prevailing ambient cold temperature, the heater operating duration is adjusted automatically. The element continues to heat the air in the intake manifold for some specific duration. Follow the below procedure during the cold weather starts:

1.Turn the Key to “ON” position and hold it till the heater indicator is put-off.

2.Crank the engine when the heater indicator is put-off.

NOTE : Engine runs at a higher than idle rpm (about 1400 rpm) and drops gradually to the normal idling speed (1000 rpm) until coolant temperature reaches to 200C (680F). The heater indicator glows for some specific duration after starting the engine, depending on the ambient temperature.

The heater indicator glows for some specific duration after starting the engine, depending on the ambient temperature.

Driving the Tractor

With the engine running and the clutch in disengaged position, engage forward reverse shuttle, speed lever and the range lever to their appropriate desired positions. Free the parking brake. Slowly release the clutch and tractor will start moving. During the field operations, assistance in making sharp turns can be gained by applying pressure to the independent foot brake pedal of the side to which the turn is to be made.

The brakes can be latched together to act simultaneously by means of the brake pedal latch. Do not attempt to start the engine while standing beside the Tractor, because serious injury or death would occur. Always sit on the operator’s seat. Always latch the brake pedals together when tractor is not being used in field.