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 steering.

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.

10. For purpose of safety, check that all covers, and guards are correctly in position before starting the engine or using the tractor.

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 is in OFF position. e. Auxiliary valve lever in neutral position.

2. Turn the Key to ON position and observe SELF TEST function of instrument cluster. The Intake manifold heater will glow for 35 seconds. After self-check MIL, Check engine, LOP and Battery charging telltales will Glow. Once engine started these telltales will get off within 10 sec.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Stopping the Engine

a. Idle the Engine for 1 to 2 minutes.

b. Turn the Key to "OFF" position.

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

NOTE : The starter safety switches are provided on the transmission speed shifter and PTO switch. The tractor can be started when speed shifter lever is in neutral and PTO switch is in OFF position.

The engine should not be put under full load immediately after start.

Do not accelerate the engine rapidly.

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.

Don't operate the engine in low idle speed for more than 10 mins. Doing so will affect the performance of the turbocharger.

Don't turn the starter key to start position while engine is running. This may lead to starter motor failure.

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.