Operating In Hot Weather; Preventive Maintenance; Periodic Inspections - International Harvester Company TD-14A Operator's Manual

OPERATION
Freeing Tracks Frozen to the Ground
If
the tractor is left out during cold
weather and the tracks become frozen to the
ground, do not attempt to jerk them free with
the power of the engine. Start the tractor
slowly and, if the tracks do not break free, pry
them loose. If necessary use a blow torch,
being careful about fire hazards. To prevent
the tracks from freezing in the ground, park
the tractor on planks.
Operating the Tractor in Water or Snow
When operating the tractor in deep water
or thawing snow, lubricate the track rollers
every 5 hours. This will flush out any water
that may have been forced past the seals and
into the lubricant. If operating the tractor in
water that is deep enough to corne above the
bottom of the transmission case, inspect the
lubricant in the transmission and drive gear
sprocket housings frequently.
If any water is
present, drain these housings and refill with
new oil.
NOTE: W hen operating the tractor in water,
or under extremely dusty conditions, water or
dust will enter the compartments through the
holes in the drain plugs on the engine clutch
and the steering clutch compartments. To
prevent this, take out the drain plugs and re-
place them with solid plugs that have no holes.
After each 60 hours; remove the plugs to allow
any oil accumulation to drain out.
OPERATING IN HOT WEATHER
Lubrication
Follow closely the lubrication instructions
as outl ined in the "LUBRICATION GUIDE."
Fuel System
Keep the gasoline tank and the diesel fuel
tank full to prevent condensation of moisture in
the tanks. Be sure that the vents in the fuel
tank filler caps are open.
Batteries
(If
Tractor is Equipped with Starting
and Lighting Attachment)
Inspect the batteries frequently to see that
the water is at the correct level and that the
specific gravity is correct.
Cooling System
To prevent overheating in hot weather,
make the following checks:
1. Check the tension of the fan belts at
frequent intervals.
2. Check the coolant level frequently, and
be sure the radiator filler cap is on tight.
3. Clean and flush the internal parts of
the cooling system f requently.
4. Keep the external parts of the radiator
clean of bugs and dirt.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive maintenance is a systematic
series of inspections performed periodically in
order to maintain top efficiency in the perform-
ance of the tractor. The importance of pre-
ventive maintenance cannot be overemphasized,
and it should be practiced by every tractor
owner to reduce costly breakdowns. Preventive
maintenance inspections should be performed at
the intervals outl ined in the "PERIODIC INSPEC-
TIONS." The prompt detection and correction of
minor irregularities will help keep the tractor
operating at_,peak efficiency at all times.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
To insure mechanical efficiency, it is necessary that the tractor be inspected sys-
tematically at the intervals outlined below.
After Every
10
Hours of Operation
• ••..•... , Refer to "LUBRICATION GUIDE."
. . . • • . . • • •. Drain off water and sediment.
After Every
60
Hours of Operation
Flexible rubber connection between air
cleaner and intake pipe
Fan belt ..•
Lubrication points •..
Diesel fuel water trap
Radiator fins
Steering clutch and engine clutch housing
drain plugs.
Tracks .•.•
Lubrication points
Refer
to
pa~e 50.
Inspect for loose fit or damage.
Check tension; replace when necessary.
pa~es 43 and 44.
Clean spaces.
Refer to
Remove plugs and drain oil accumulation. Refer to
"Operating the Tractor in Water or Snow"above.
Check slack.
Refer to pa~e 64..
Refer to "LUBRICATION GUIDE."
Continued on next pa~e
19