MASSEY FERGUSON MF 135 Operator's Manual page 19

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gine has started, release the switch, it will
automatically
return to the ''ignition'' posi-
tion.
(Do not crank engine with starter for
more than 30 seconds at a time, as this will
overheat the starter.
Wait a few minutes
for starter to cool before attempting to start
the engine again. )
CAUTION: NEVER operate
your
gasoline Tractor in a
closed building.
Carbon mon-
oxide (exhaust fumes) is
a
KILLER -- PRACTICE SAFE-
TY.
6. After engine has started, push choke
control knob in.
7. Release clutch pedal.
Advance the
throttle to a fast idle and allow the engine
to warm up before placing the Tractor under
load.
8. With the engine running, observe all
instruments,
especially the
oil pressure
gauge and water temperature gauge.
If a
low pressure or an abnormal water temper-
ature is indicated, stop the engine and cor-
rect the trouble.
Always Open Doors before Starting Tractor
Engine.
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-
Diesel Models
Perform pre-starting inspection.
1.
Firmly lock the parking brake.
2.
Place the Gearshift Lever and Dual
Range Lever in ''Neutral'' and depress the
clutch pedal.
(If equipped,
Multi-Power
Lever
should be in" High " position.)
3.
Advance the hand throttle 1/4 to 1/2
open.
4. Push
in
the
fuel shut-off control knob.
5.
Turn the starter switch to the right,
engaging the
starter.
After the engine has
started, release switch; it will automatical-
ly return to
the "Off" position.
(Do not
crank engine
with starter for more than 30
seconds
at a time; as this will overheat the
starter.
Wait
a
few
minutes for starter to
cool before
attempting
to
start engine again.)
CAUTION:
NEVER
operate
your diesel
Tractor
in a
build-
ing without
good cross venti-
lation.
Diesel
fumes are very
pungent and
irritating to the
eyes
and respiratory
system.
PRACTICE SAFETY.
6. Release
clutch pedal. Advance throt-
tle to a fast
idle and allow the engine
to
warm
up before
placing
the Tractor
under load.
7. With
the engine
running,
observe
all
instruments,
especially the oil pressure
gauge
and
water temperature
gauge.
If
a
low pressure or an abnormal water temper-
ature is observed
on the instruments, stop
the engine
and
correct
the trouble before re-
starting
the
Tractor
engine.

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