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  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE A SERIES HITECH YOUR WORKING MACHINE...
  • Page 2 A Series Quick Guide / HiTech VALTRA A SERIES HITECH This guide has been created to help Valtra operators to quickly become familiar with their tractor. In A series tractors utilises powerful 3 or 4 cylinder AGCO Power engine combined with new 12 + 12 gear transmission, gives a reliable all round tractor as a result.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech YOUR WORKING MACHINE YOUR Chassis ...............4 Instrument panel controls.......6 Side panel and arm controls ......7 Before driving the tractor.........9 Starting to drive ..........10 Changing the gears .........11 HiTech ..............12 AutoTraction............13 Engine RPM memory.........14 Hydraulics: Adjusting rear valves ....15 Rear PTO ............16...
  • Page 4: Chassis

    Output max, hp Output max, kW Torque max, Nm Chassis Small Medium Large Transmission 4WD, 12+12, HiTech Power shuttle. Optional creeper. 2 speeds 2 or 3 speed PTO Lifting Power, ton 3.0 ton 4.3 ton 5.2 ton Pump capacity 65 l/min...
  • Page 5 A Series Quick Guide / HiTech...
  • Page 6: Instrument Panel Controls

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech INSTRUMENT PANEL Speed gear lever Hand throttle Engine RPM memory button Switch for four-wheel drive (4WD) Switch for differential lock Switch for creeper gear (optional for PowerShuttle models) Air Pressure trailer brake test switch (optional)
  • Page 7: Side Panel And Arm Controls

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech SIDE PANEL AND ARM CONTROLS Switch for front loader on/off Front loader hydraulic implement locking Front loader Softdrive Switch for combining hydraulic pumps (98 litre) Rear window wiper and washer Additional lower heater Rotary beacon...
  • Page 8 0,72 speeds. 15,4 13,5 1,13 0,99 21,4 18,7 1,57 1,37 In HiTech models you can change the driving 29,8 26,0 2,19 1,91 direction without using the clutch pedal. Just use 40,5 35,3 3,06 2,67 the power Shuttle lever under the steeting wheel. You can also use clutch pedal if you prefer.
  • Page 9: Before Driving The Tractor

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR Before starting the tractor, please make sure that daily maintenance checks are done. Daily maintenance check 1 Oil filler cap 2 Dipstick points are: Check the engine oil from dip stick Engine oil stick is situated on the right side of the engine.
  • Page 10: Starting To Drive

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech STARTING TO DRIVE Push down the clutch pedal and start the engine. Select the the speed range (A or B) and suitable gear. Rememeber to select a gear low enough to manage the start.
  • Page 11: Changing The Gears

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech CHANGING THE GEARS In A4 series tractor you have 6 main gears and 2 range gears. Optionally you can have also super creeper gears which are used for very low speeds. 6 main gears 2 group gears.
  • Page 12: Hitech

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech HITECH In HiTech models you don’t need to press the clutch pedal while chancing gears. You can use the HiShift clutch button in main gear lever instead. Easy shuttling with HiTech Power Shuttle lever.
  • Page 13: Autotraction

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech AUTOTRACTION AutoTraction is a standard option with A4 HiTech models. AutoTraction minimizes the use of Clutch pedal as you can stop the tractor only by using the brakes. AutoTraction is always active. AutoTraction disengages the clutch if: •...
  • Page 14: Engine Rpm Memory

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech ENGINE RPM MEMORY With the engine speed memory you can easily use a certain engine speed for example in PTO-use. You can control the engine speed memory with the button on the right side panel.
  • Page 15: Hydraulics: Adjusting Rear Valves

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech HYDRAULICS ADJUSTING REAR VALVES In A4 series tractors you have an open centre hydraulics with up to three auxiliary valves. The maximum hydraulic flow is 65 l/min in models A74-A94 and 98 l/min in models A104-A134.
  • Page 16: Rear Pto

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech REAR PTO A series tractor can be equipped with 2 speed PTO (all models) or with 3 speed PTO (A 104-A134) according what is specified. The PTO speed can be read always on the performance monitor.
  • Page 17: Rear Controls And Connections

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech REAR CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Quick couplings of the auxiliary hydraulics Flow control valve (optional) Trailer Air Brake coupling (optional) Top link Trailer socket Emergency stop plug for the rear power take-off (PTO) Quick coupling of the hydraulic trailer brakes (optional)
  • Page 18: Working Field Work

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech WORK Push down the clutch pedal and start the engine. Select the right PTO speed from right hand console (A104-A134) or external lever (A74-A94). Turn on PTO with a switch on right console Set the speed you need with hand trottle or accelerator pedal, PTO speed can be read in instrument panel.
  • Page 19: Transport

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech FRONT LOADER WORK WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS Push down the clutch pedal and start the engine. Switch on the front loader (safety switch on side pillar) Switch on the SoftDrive if needed Combine the hydraulic flow from two pumps to increase the hydraulic flow To attatch and release implements, use hydraulic implement lock.
  • Page 20: Field Work

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech FIELD WORK Push down the clutch pedal and start the engine. Select the range A or B. Switch 4WD and Differential Lock to ON position. Select driving direction using the shuttle lever. Press the accelerator pedal or the Hand throttle.
  • Page 21: Pto Work

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech TRANSPORT WORK Push down the clutch pedal and start the engine. Select the desired range according to the situation. Switch 4WD to OFF when driving on the road. Select driving direction using the shuttle lever...
  • Page 22: Tips

    TIPS FOR DRIVING VALTRA A4 HiShift – Changing gears without a clutch pedal. With A4 HiTech models you can change the gears without having to press the clutch pedal. Simply press the HiShift button on gear lever when changing the gears. No need for moving your leg! Standard Auto-Traction - a feature that revolutionised the tractor driving.
  • Page 23: Dashboard

    A Series Quick Guide / HiTech DASHBOARD Middle Bottom PERFORMANCE MONITOR Top section: Analogue tachometer Consumption total, consumption per hour and travelled distance Analogue engine temperature gauge Work area (trigged by PTO/power lift Analogue fuel gauge with low level warning light...
  • Page 24 YOUR WORKING Valtra Inc. Tel. +358 (0)2045 501 MACHINE Valmetinkatu 2 Fax +358 (0)2045 50608 FI-44200 Suolahti www.valtra.com...

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