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OPERATION
Do not use the brake pedals as footrests;
this would cause undue wear on the brake parts.
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Left brake pedal in locked position.
Stopping the Tractor
Push the engine clutch hand lever all the
way forward to disengage the engine, and move
the transmission
gearshift lever into neutral
position.
If necessary,
push down on both
steering brake pedals to halt the tractor.
If the tractor
is to be parked on a slope
where there is a possibility of rolling,
apply
the brakes and lock them by raising the brake
locks.
NOTE::
If the tractor
is to be parked on a
slope during extremely cold weather,
secure
the tractor
with blocks instead of locking the
brakes.
Condensation of moisture may cause
the brake bands to freeze on the drwns.
Stopping the Engine
I. Turn on the gasoline supply by opening
the shut-off valve.
2. Place the engine speed control lever in
the starting
(shut-off) position and at the same
time place the compression
release
lever in
the gasoline (starting) position.
3. Allow the engine to operate on gasoline
until the exhaust is clear; then stop the engine
by placing the compression
release
lever in
the diesel position (do not move the engine
speed control lever).
4. After the engine stops, leave the com-
pression release
lever in the diesel position to
permit the starting valves to coolon their seats.
5. Close the gasoline shut-off valve.
Towing a Disabled Tractor
At times it may be necessary
to tow the
tractor.
However, if the power train or the
tracks are damaged, the tractor
should be
transported
to avoid further damage.
To tow
a tractor:
1.
Attach a towing cable to the front of the
tractor
or, in an emergency, to the drawbar.
2. Be sure that the steering brakes are re-
leased before towing the tractor.
3. Use the steering clutch hand levers to
assist in steering the towed tractor.
4. Never tow the tractor
when the tracks
are damaged.
OPERATING
IN COLD WEATHER
In order to start and operate the tractor
with a minimum of difficulty in temperatures
of 32°F. or lower, observe the following pre-
cautions:
Starting the Engine
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Priming the engine when starting.
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