Operating Instructions

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 idle rpm (about 1200 rpm) and drops gradually to the normal idling speed (850 rpm) until coolant temperature reaches to 68°F (20°C). The heater indicator glows for some specific duration after starting the engine, depending on the ambient temperature.

Glow Plug

The tractor is equipped with Intake Manifold Heater for easy startability in cold conditions. However to enhance the startability in extreme cold ambient conditions, the tractor is equipped with provision for fitment of glow plugs (an optional fitment). These glow plugs can be fitted in the cylinder head after removing the plugs.

A glow plug kit consisting of requisite spares is available with Mahindra dealer. Contact your nearest Mahindra dealer for further details on installation and maintenance of glow plugs.

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.

Do not apply load on tractor at low engine speeds.

If the engine stalls while operating under load, restart engine immediately to prevent abnormal heat build up in engine.