Allis-Chalmers WD Operating Instructions And Repair Parts Illustrations page 11

AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED - CHECK
1. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE. When operating
engine look at oil gauge at frequent intervals
to make certain oil is being circulated by
pump. The indicator needle should always
remain near the O.R. or M. in the word
NORMAL when the engine is hot and running
at its normal speed. A slight decrease will
be noted when engine idles. Do not
unless gauge registers,
2. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE needle should
operate in the green portion of gauge, and
temperature should be maintained by shutter
adjustment.
3. THE LIGHT SWITCH & GENERATOR CON-
TROL is located on the instrument panel, To
turn on lights pull switch to first notch. The
generator has two charging rates, with switch
pushed all the way in the lights are off and
rate of charge about 3 amperes as indicated
on ammeter, when pulled to first notch lights
are on and charging rate remains about 3
amperes. When switch is pulled all the way
out about 10 to 13 amps. The high rate of
change should be used only when the battery
is in a partially discharged condition.
most tractor operation the trend will be to
overcharge the battery.
STOPPING ENGINE - Place throttle in idling
position and allow engine to idle a few mo-
ments. Shut off by pushing in on magneto
switch. If using low octane fuel close valve
under fuel tank and allow engine to run until
it stops from lack of fuel. This will drain
the carburetor so gasoline may be used for
starting.
OPERATING TRACTOR - The clutch is provided
for engaging or disengaging the power of
engine from the tractor. When using clutch
depress pedal fully and allow tractor and
clutch to come to a full stop before attempting
to shift gears. Reducing engine speed to low
idle before depressing clutch will help prevent
clashing gears. With the engine running, push
the clutch pedal forward to release clutch,
Hold in this position until the clutch stops
revolving. Move the gear shift lever to the
desired position as indicated on
mission cover. Open throttle far enough to
avoid stalling. Release clutch pedal slowly to
avoid jerking. The transmission clutch is
provided to disengage the engine power from
the transmission and rear wheels, leaving the
power applied only to the P.T.O., hydraulic
pump and belt pulley, if used.
The transmission clutch is hand operated and
the lever is mounted to the right of the steer-
ing shaft support. Pushing lever forward
disengages clutch.
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When'using the belt pulley, the transmission
clutch should be engaged and the transmission
shifter lever placed in neutral position,
Easy turns may be made by simply turning
steering wheel to right or left as desired.
Foot brakes are provided for making ex-
tremely short turns. Turn steering wheel
in direction desired and then apply brake on
side towards which the tractor is being
of trans-
top
turned.
traveling at high speeds. When using the
brakes for stopping, apply pressure to both
brakes so that the brakes are engaged evenly.
This will bring the tractor to an even stop
without skidding. The latch on brake lever
is conveniently located for locking the brake
in the engaged position to hold the tractor on
an incline, or for belt work.
Operate engine at full throttle or nearly full
throttle and select the desired transmission
AMMETER
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Do not attempt short turns when