Starting The Engine - Nortrac 35XT Owner's Manual

2.3 Starting the Engine

WARNING
: Before operating, the tractor should be checked over thoroughly to eliminate potential
accidents or breakdowns.
2.3.1 Engine Starting Preparations
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Before starting the tractor, inspect for damaged or loose parts and leakage.
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Check the oil levels in the engine oil pan, the gearbox, the rear axle and the
hydraulic system. The radiator should be filled with antifreeze and the fuel tank
should be full.
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Check the control lever of the gearbox and the PTO control handle. The main
shift lever, PTO control handle and front drive axle control handle should all
be in the neutral position. The distributor control lever should be in the
lowering position.
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The throttle levee should be set at mid range.
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Before starting a tractor that is new, recently overhauled, or has not been used for a long time first discharge the
air in the fuel line to ensure that the diesel engine can start smoothly. The procedure is as follows: Open the
bleeder screw on the diesel filter, then bleed the air from the line from the fuel tank to the diesel filter by using
a hand pump until there are no bubbles in the discharged fuel. Collect the pump discharge in a suitable
container. Then close the bleeder screw on the diesel filter, disconnect the hand pump, and reconnect the line
from the fuel tank to the fuel filter..
IMPORTANT ISSUES:
engine.
2.3.2 Engine Throttles
There are two throttles for the engine.
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A throttle lever to the right of the steering wheel is used to set a constant engine speed during plowing
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A throttle pedal near the driver's right foot is used for variable speed operations. When released it returns to idle.
The throttle pedal cannot make the engine go faster than the throttle lever setting.
Operation Description
Clean contaminants from the radiator screen regularly to avoid over heating the
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Figure 2-17 Throttle Lever