Ingersoll 4018 Operator's Manual

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COMPACT TRACTORS
4018, 4021, 4023
4218, 4221, 4223
Operator's Manual 8-61220
Ingersoll Tractor Co.
Portland, Maine 04103
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  • Page 1 COMPACT TRACTORS 4018, 4021, 4023 4218, 4221, 4223 Operator’s Manual 8-61220 Ingersoll Tractor Co. Portland, Maine 04103 casecoltingersoll.com...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY MESSAGES ....................4-9 TO THE OWNER..................... 10 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION (PIN) OR SERIAL NUMBERS (S/N)....... 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................12-20 Operating Controls and Instruments ...............12-15 Prestarting Check List ..................16 Break-in Procedure....................16 Starting Procedure....................17 Stopping Procedure....................18 Operating Procedure ..................19-20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................
  • Page 4: Safety Messages

    SAFETY MESSAGES The first twenty-five safety messages which follow are CAUTION: Disengage power to provided by the American National Standards Institute attachment(s) when transporting *(ANSI). Safety rules to supplement those provided by or not in use. ANSI also appear on the following pages. CAUTION: Take possible...
  • Page 5 CAUTION: When using any at- tachments, never direct discharge CAUTION: When using the vehicle of material toward bystanders nor with mower, proceed as follows: allow anyone near the vehicle while in operation. (1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. CAUTION: Handle gasoline with care—it is highly flammable.
  • Page 6 WARNING: Highway travel should CAUTION: If necessary to move be avoided. If necessary, use SMV tractor on a trailer, always back up safety emblem lights onto the trailer and drive off the adequate warning to the operators trailer of other vehicles. Check local government regulations.
  • Page 7 CAUTION: When working Remember, a careful operator is around storage batteries, always the best insurance against remember that all of the expos- an accident. Give complete and ed metal parts are “live”. Never undivided attention to the job at lay a metal object across the hand.
  • Page 8 HILLSIDE (SLOPE) OPERATION WARNING: Improper operation of Learn to Operate: your tractor on hillsides and slopes Learn your tractor’s controls from decals on the tractor can be dangerous. Avoid improper and from instructions in the operator’s manual. Practice operation! Read follow how to properly manipulate these controls.
  • Page 9 You may encounter some terrain on which your tractor cannot be operated even if a different piece of equipment has operated there in the past. Learn to Compensate for Changes in Operating Conditions: Adding or removing attachments or ballast (such as wheel weights or fluid) change the weight and weight distribution of your tractor and, therefore, changes your tractor’s operating characteristics.
  • Page 10: To The Owner

    Your Authorized Dealer RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS CANADA NOTE: Ingersoll Tractor Co., reserves the right to Tractors taken into Canada after September 1, 1976 make improvements in design or changes in must have resistor spark plugs. specifications at any time without incurring...
  • Page 11: Product Identification (Pin) Or Serial Numbers (S/N)

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (P.I.N.) OR SERIAL NUMBER When you need parts or information, or when you write to your authorized dealer, always give the: For reference, write the numbers below 1. Tractor Model Number ----------------------------------------------------------- 2. Tractor Product Identification Number (P.l.N.) ----------------------------------------------------------- 3.
  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 4 OPERATING CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS CAUTION: Operate tractor from TO OPEN THE CHOKE: Pull the choke lever proper seat position only. Any rearward. Open the choke slowly after the other method could result in a engine starts. serious injury.
  • Page 13 TO DISENGAGE: Push the brake pedal a small 5. BATTERY VOLTAGE INDICATOR LIGHT amount and release. The battery voltage indicator light will illuminate when the battery voltage is low and will go out A spring will disengage the parking brake lock. when the battery voltage is acceptable.
  • Page 14 FIGURE 5 11. ATTACHMENT DRIVE REVERSE OVERRIDE Push range shift lever down and move lever to SWITCH align with the “NEUTRAL” notch and release. TO SELECT HIGH RANGE: Put travel control lever in the “NEUTRAL” position. CAUTION: Do not drive in reverse unless completely necessary while Stop tractor.
  • Page 15 13. DIRECTION CONTROL LEVER DIRECTION CONTROL LEVER TRAVEL CONTROL LEVER (4200 SERIES) (4000 SERIES) TO STOP TRAVEL: Slowly release the travel TO STOP TRAVEL: Put the travel control lever in pedal to the fully raised position. Put the the “NEUTRAL” position. direction control lever in the “NEUTRAL”...
  • Page 16: Prestarting Check List

    PRESTARTING CHECK LIST CAUTION: Handle gasoline with care— CAUTION: Read operator’s manual. it is highly flammable. Know location and function of all controls. a. Use approved gasoline container. Keep all shields and safety switches functional. b. Never remove the cap of the fuel Before starting engine:...
  • Page 17: Starting Procedure

    STARTING PROCEDURE (Operating the Tractor) CAUTION: Operate tractor from NOTE: Release the key immediately when the proper seat position only. Any other engine starts. If you hold the key in the method could result in a serious “START” position after the engine is running injury.
  • Page 18: Stopping Procedure

    STOPPING PROCEDURE (Operating the Tractor) FIGURE 9 CAUTION: Know the controls and 6. Turn the key to the left to the “OFF” position. how to stop quickly. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL and instructions NOTE: Muffler after bang can be prevented by furnished with attachments.
  • Page 19: Operating Procedure

    OPERATING PROCEDURE (Operating the Tractor) 5. Push the throttle lever forward until you get the Operate the tractor for the first time on a flat area needed engine speed. clear of obstructions and persons. Learn the operating characteristics of your tractor before trying Decrease engine speed...
  • Page 20 WARNING: Improper operation of Always use reverse travel to move up a hill or your tractor on hillsides and slopes slope. Always use forward travel to move down can be dangerous. Avoid improper a hill or slope. operation! Read and follow the instructions given in the section 11.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAUSES SOLUTIONS ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Attachment Drive PTO in “ON” position. 1. Put electric clutch in “OFF” and hydraulic PTO (if equipped) in “NEUTRAL” position. 2. Travel lever in “FORWARD” or “REVERSE” 2. Put travel lever in “NEUTRAL” position. position.
  • Page 22: Preventive Maintenance

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FIGURE 12 As the owner of an Ingersoll tractor, you have a The first part of this manual covers instructions machine that is made to high quality standards. needed daily operation. following instructions will help you in maintenance and adjustment of your tractor.
  • Page 23: Maintenance Chart

    TRACTOR MAINTENANCE CHART (ALSO SEE ENGINE MANUAL FOR ENGINE MAINTENANCE) MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE PAGE FREQUENCY Check hydraulic oil level Daily Check and clean obstructions from oil cooler Daily Grease front spindles, axle pivot pin, front wheel bearings, steering gear 25 Hours Oil travel lever, implement lift lever 50 Hours Oil brake linkage...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS BRIGGS & STRATTON VANGUARD ENGINE 4018, 4218 4021,4221, 4023, 4223 Make........Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Model........350447 381447, 380447 Cycle ........4 Cycle 4 Cycle Number of Cylinders... Horsepower ......21, 23 Cylinder Bore...... 2.834” (71.98mm) 2.97” (76.0mm) Piston Stroke ......
  • Page 25: Overall Measurements

    OVERALL MEASUREMENTS FIGURE 13 4018, 4021, 4023 4218, 4221, 4223 Overall Length 72” (1830 mm) 48” (1220 mm) Wheel Base 43.5” (1110 mm) Overall Height 39” (990 mm) Hood Height - Rear Minimum Ground Clearance 11” (280 mm) at Gear Case 31.5”...
  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram

    4200 SERIES WIRING DIAGRAM With Rear Chassis PTO Wire Harness COLOR CODE BLACK B/R - BLACK/RED B/W - BLACK/WHITE B/Y - BLACK/YELLOW BR - BROWN BR/W - BROWN/WHITE BL - BLUE BL/W - BLUE/WHITE GRAY G/B - GRAY/BLACK G/W - GRAY/WHITE R/W - RED/WHITE T/B - TAN/BLACK...
  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    4000 SERIES WIRING DIAGRAM With Rear Chassis PTO Wire Harness FIGURE 15 casecoltingersoll.com...
  • Page 28: Storage Battery

    BATTERY CAUTION: When removing a battery, HOW TO USE JUMPER CABLES AND A always disconnect the (-) negative BOOSTER BATTERY ground cable first. When installing the battery, always connect the (-) Always wear protective goggles and clothing when negative ground cable last. you work near batteries.
  • Page 29: Headlights

    HEADLIGHTS To replace the headlight bulb: Remove the screws and retainers. Remove the headlight receptacle. Push in and turn counterclockwise to remove the bulb. Push in and turn clockwise to install the new bulb. Install the receptacle. Put one gasket between the lens and grille.
  • Page 30: Brake

    BRAKE FIGURE 19 LUBRICATION 4. Remove the cotter pin, clevis pin and clevis from the guide. Apply several drops of oil to each pivot point on the brake linkage. Make sure no oil gets on the brake 5. Loosen the lock nut. lining or the brake drum.
  • Page 31: Fuel

    FUEL Always use clean, fresh gasoline and a funnel with a CAUTION: Never store filter. Use regular no-lead gasoline with minimum equipment with gasoline in the octane ratings as follows: tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame Research Method or spark.
  • Page 32: Hydraulic Oil

    *Use API Service Classification SE or CC. IMPORTANT: Make sure oil reservoir is filled to the proper level. Overfilling will Ingersoll Custom Blend motor oil is recommended. cause oil leakage. Under filling This oil is a special blend for hydraulic applications. will...
  • Page 33: Hydraulic Oil Cooler

    HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER The hydraulic oil cooler must be kept clean and unobstructed at all times. Check the hydraulic oil cooler DAILY before operating your tractor and frequently during use. If debris builds up on the screen during tractor operation, STOP the tractor engine immediately and clean the debris off.
  • Page 34: Seat

    SEAT 3. Tighten the bolts. MAINTENANCE 1. Clean the seat regularly. Use a special vinyl cleaner. Do not use a solvent as this will damage the seat. Severe heat or cold can damage the seat. Protection from these conditions is important. Put a cover on the seat for protection against weather conditions and water.
  • Page 35: Chassis Lubrication

    CHASSIS LUBRICATION Apply grease after every 25 HOURS of operation to the: a. front wheel spindles NOTE: Lift front of tractor to permit grease to flow from top and bottom of spindle. b. front wheel bearings NOTE: Remove dust caps from front wheel hubs before greasing front wheel bearings.
  • Page 36: Steering Adjustment

    STEERING ADJUSTMENT CAUTION: When adjusting steering 6. Put the shim washers, washers and the nut on the wheel free play, make certain that some steering gear bolt and tighten securely. The total free play remains between the sector number of the shim washers must always be the gear and pinion gear.
  • Page 37: Manual Ordering Procedure

    MANUAL ORDERING PROCEDURE These manuals are available from the Ingersoll Each attachment usually has a separate parts manual Tractor Co. and Operator’s Manual. They are not included with the tractor. Parts Manual (includes part numbers and exploded views your equipment To place an order: assemblies).
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