Driving The Tractor - Nortrac 35XT Owner's Manual

2.3.4 Running the Engine
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After the engine is started, ease up on the throttle immediately to allow the engine to run at idle. Check the
engine oil pressure to ensure that the indicator on the oil pressure gauge is in the green zone.
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After the engine is started, do not run a full-load immediately. The engine should be run at idle to medium speed
to heat the engine. When the coolant temperature rises above 140°F, you can then increase to high speed and
operate at full load capacity.
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The engine rpm and load should be slowly increased or decreased, especially for a recently started engine.
Never use the throttle handle to run at high speed.
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When the tractor is running check the engine oil pressure and coolant temperature frequently. During normal
operations of the engine, the indicator on the oil pressure gauge and water temperature gauge should be in the
green zone.
IMPORTANT ISSUES
never be in the red zone. If it reaches this level shut down the engine and troubleshoot immediately.

2.4 Driving the Tractor

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With the engine running at low speed, step on the clutch pedal. Then
shift into low gear.
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Release the parking brake. See Figure 2-18.
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Check for obstructions and honk your horn.
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Release the clutch pedal immediately after shifting into gear to avoid
the clutch slipping. Gradually accelerate to the required operating
speed.
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During use never ride the clutch in order to lower the tractor speed. Keep the clutch pedal free of obstructions in
order to avoid wear on the clutch linkage and friction disc.
IMPORTANT ISSUES:
Operation Description
: When the engine is running, the indicator on the engine oil pressure gauge should
To prevent damage to the transmission or clutch, do not start in high gear.
Figure 2-18 Starting the Tractor
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