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Run in period of a new machine
Your new machine will provide long and reliable service if
given proper care during the first 50-hour running-in pe-
riod and if serviced at the recommended intervals.
Run-in recommendations
Avoid overloading the engine. Operating in too high a
gear under heavy load may cause excessive engine over-
loading. Overloading occurs when the engine will not re-
spond to a throttle increase.
Do not operate without a load on the engine. This can be
as harmful to the engine as overloading. Vary the type of
operation carried out so the engine is submitted to a mix
of heavy and light loads during the running-in period.
Use the lower gear ratios when towing heavy loads and
avoid continuous operation at constant engine speeds.
Operating the tractor in too low a gear with a light load
and high engine speed will waste fuel. Select the correct
transmission ratio for each particular operation to save
fuel and reduce engine wear.
Check the instruments and warning lights frequently and
keep the radiator and oil reservoirs topped up to the rec-
ommended levels.
Fuel saving tips
1.
Store fuel in properly cleaned, rust and contaminant
free containers.
2.
Always fill the reservoir tank at the end of each day
to reduce overnight condensation of moisture in the
air, so as to avoid damage to the fuel system.
3.
Fuel filters should be replaced as per recommended
time schedule as the filtering capacity is not retained
after this specified time. It may allow harmful contam-
ination and damage the fuel injection system. Follow
the maintenance schedule to drain the water from the
filters and clean the supply pump filter.
4.
Always use genuine fuel filters. See your NEW HOL-
LAND dealer.
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5.
Repair diesel leaks, if any, immediately.
6.
Dirt particles that may enter the engine cause pre-
mature wear of lining and piston rings. This causes
loss of power and excessive consumption of engine
oil and fuel. Make sure that there are no leaks from
the hoses and that the seal of the air filter chamber is
in good condition. Keep the hose clamps tightened.
7.
Follow the run-in procedure provided in this manual
to achieve optimal performance of your tractor.
8.
If you keep the engine running at idle speed unnec-
essarily for long periods, this wastes fuel.
9.
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal as this will
cause clutch slippage, loss of engine power and in-
creased fuel consumption. Maintain the specified
play in the clutch pedal.
10. Always drive the tractor in the proper gear. Use a
lower gear to drive down a slope and use the brakes
sparingly.
11. Maintain the proper tire pressures for field work as
well as for roadwork. Refer the tyre pressure chart
given in this manual. Worn out tyres cause wheel
slippage and waste fuel. Either retread or discard
the full set of tires if they are very worn. Adhere to
tyre ballasting as and when required to reduce wheel
slippage and fuel consumption.
12. Always use the appropriate implements to reduce
diesel fuel wastage. Implements should be main-
tained in good condition, as usage of worn out im-
plements will waste fuel.
13. Always plough length wise and plan your field run to
reduce fuel consumption. Adjust the wheel gauge to
suit the implement and avoid overlap when you work
in the field.
14. Adjust the proper engine rotation when you work with
equipment powered by Power Take-Off (PTO). If you
select the wrong rotation, it will result in excess fuel
consumption.
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