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Pre-Operation Check

Fuel Level Coolant Level Engine Oil Level Hydraulic Oil Level Battery Condition Lug Nuts and Wheels Tire Condition Loose or Defective Parts SMV Emblem Fluid Leaks. Operators Platform/Steps Seat/Adjustment Seat Belt Fire Extinguisher Lighting/Flashers Visibility From Operator’s Seat.

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Pre-Operation Check

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  1. Fuel Level Coolant Level Engine Oil Level Hydraulic Oil Level Battery Condition Lug Nuts and Wheels Tire Condition Loose or Defective Parts SMV Emblem Fluid Leaks Operators Platform/Steps Seat/Adjustment Seat Belt Fire Extinguisher Lighting/Flashers Visibility From Operator’s Seat Pre-Operation Check http://www.foleyeq.com/ImagesUpload/Track%20Tractor%20page%20-%20Belt%20Tractor.png

  2. What to Look for in a Pre-Operation Check: • Low tires and leakage from valve stem • Oil or hydraulic leaks on the ground beneath the tractor • A frayed or worn fan belt • Corroded battery terminals • Loose bolts or lug nuts on wheels • Dirty cab windows that obstruct your vision • Headlights/Warning Lights with broken bulbs or glass • SMV Emblem that is faded or distorted in color/shape • Fire extinguisher with a pressure gauge in “recharge” range • Several tools or supplies on the operator platform

  3. Fuel, Oil, and Coolant Levels http://abe.sdstate.edu/hosta/index_files/Task%20Sheets/4.6.1%20Fuel,%20Oil,%20and%20Coolant%20Levels.pdf Check Fuel Level Check Coolant Level (with engine cold) Save engine by checking these levels before starting it up! Check Oil Level

  4. Lead Acid Batteries Terminal or Post • Battery Case—holds the battery acid solution and electrical storage plates • Battery Plate—Holds electrical charges (+) and (-) • Terminals—connected to storage plates and become the connecting points for battery cables leading to the starter (+) and the ground (-) Battery Case Plates http://abe.sdstate.edu/hosta/index_files/Task%20Sheets/4.6.2%20Lead%20Acid%20Batteries.pdf

  5. Using a Battery Charger • Tools You Need: • Safety Glasses • Approved Battery Charger • Wrenches (for battery cables) • Battery Terminal Cleaner • Rubber Gloves REMEMBER! Red=Positive (+) Black=Negative (-)

  6. Using Jumper Cables • Tools You Need: • Safety Glasses • Approved Booster Cables of 4-,6-, or 8- gauge wire • Wrenches to Remove Battery Cables • Battery Terminal Cleaner • Booster Battery (usually from another tractor or vehicle) • Rubber Gloves http://www.accuratebuilding.com/images/publications/family_circle/fc_winter_car_guide/battery_setup.jpg

  7. Tire Basics Check tire pressure regularly Use wheel weights to reduce excess slippage (which damages the tire) Drive careful to avoid damaging objects Make tire repairs promptly Tire Facts Worn treads = poor traction Leaking valve stems release calcium solution that rusts rims Tractor tires may cost hundreds of dollars to replace! Tire and Wheel Condition http://www.trellco.com/images/tire_TM800_large.gif

  8. The Operator Platform • Keep steps and platform clear of mud, manure, and tools • Tractors with ROPS have seatbelts and they should be used! • For better visibility, keep the windows and mirrors clean! • Find seat adjustments and know how they work • The tractor platform compares to a cockpit in a plane

  9. Gas Engine: Starter motor spins engine Fuel and air mix enters combustion chamber; spark plug ignites mix Engine starts Diesel Engine: Starter motor spins the engine and activates the fuel pump Fuel droplets are sprayed into super hot combustion chamber Engine starts Starting and Stopping Diesel and Gas Engines Starting the engine is more than turning the ignition key!

  10. Gas Throttle back to idle speed Place tractor in PARK or neutral and set the brakes Turn off ignition key and remove the key to prevent accidental starting by an untrained person When parking on a hill, place the transmission in a low gear with brakes set Diesel Throttle back to idle speed Place tractor in PARK or neutral and set the brakes Turn off ignition key and remove the key to prevent accidental starting by an untrained person Pull “red” fuel pump shut-off control rod When parking on a hill, place the transmission in a low gear with brakes set Stopping Diesel and Gas Engines

  11. Gas: Push in clutch and check that tractor is in neutral Adjust throttle to 1/3 open Choke ignition on cool days Turn starter key to “on” Check lights and gauges Turn key to “start” position, but do not crank engine for more than 10-30 seconds to avoid damage to starter or running down battery Recheck gauges (especially oil) Warm up engine at 800-1000 RPMS for a few minutes Diesel: Push in clutch and check that tractor is in neutral Adjust throttle to 1/3 open On cold days, turn ignition key to warm the glow plug (DO NOT use ether starter fluid) Check lights and gauges Turn key to “start” position, but do not crank engine for more than 10-30 seconds to avoid damage to starter or running down battery Recheck gauges (especially oil) Warm up engine at 800-1000 RPMS for a few minutes Starting Diesel and Gas Engines

  12. Mounting and Starting the Tractor • Keep platform free of tools, equipment, mud, or other debris • Use handholds and steps • Adjust seat and steering wheel • Adjust and buckle seat belt • Check major controls for the neutral position http://abe.sdstate.edu/hosta/index_files/Task%20Sheets/4.8%20Mounting%20and%20Starting%20the%20Tractor.pdf

  13. Shutting Down the Tractor • Engine cool down for several minutes at fast idle (800-1200 RPM) • Even if hydraulics were not used, work the hydraulics to relieve pressure • Stop and park on the most level ground possible. Set brakes and/or place gearshift in PARK • Lower attached equipment to ground • Place all controls and switches in OFF, NEUTRAL, or LOCKED position • Chock wheels if heavy load is attached

  14. Moving and Steering the Tractor • An expert tractor operator moves the tractor without stalling or jerking • Know the gear-shift pattern of the tractor you are using • Wide turns on public roads will place the tractor and equipment into the opposite lane of traffic. This creates a hazard. http://www.chircoestore.com/catalog/images/wcm1110000.jpg

  15. Operating the Tractor in Reverse • Tips for backing up a tractor with an implement: • Be sure seat controls are properly adjusted • Be sure all people, animals, and objects are clear of the tractor • Engage the clutch slowly, use a low engine speed, and maintain foot contact with the clutch and brake • Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction you want the rear of the tractor to move • To back with a two-wheeled implement, you must use the rear of the tractor to force the implement to go where you want it. To move the implement to the right, steer the tractor to the left and vice versa.

  16. CG—Center of Gravity is a point where all parts of a physical object balance one another. The tractor will not overturn if the CG stays inside the stability baseline. The CG moves around inside the baseline area as you operate the tractor Reasons the CG moves around: Tractor is operated on a steep slope Tractor’s CG raised higher from its natural location 10 inches above the rear axle Tractor is going too fast for sharpness of turn Power is applied to the tractor’s rear wheels too quickly Tractor is trying to pull a load that is not hitched to the drawbar Tractor Stability

  17. Operating the Tractor on Public Roads You must obey all traffic laws and signs! • Movement Hazards • Pulling slowly onto roads with long and heavy loads • Slow tractor travel speeds • Left turns across traffic into narrow field lanes • Swinging into the left lane to make a right turn into a field • Wide machinery being transported • Potential for spilled loads

  18. General Practices for Tractors on Highways • Time of day—avoid busy times. Moving loads after nightfall may be better timing, but light is a necessary consideration • Courtesy—watch others. Let high speed traffic go first • Blind Spots—if possible avoid areas that pose visibility problems • Shifting Loads—Whatever you spill, you are responsible for cleaning up and for alerting traffic to use caution • Safe Equipment—be sure damaged equipment doesn’t create a road hazard

  19. Lighting and Marking • Headlights • Two white lights mounted at the same level • Taillights • Two red lights mounted at the rear • Hazard Flashers • Two or more lamps with amber color to the front and red color to the rear • Turn Indicators • Two amber lamps to the front and two red colored lights to the rear mounted with flashers • SMV Emblem • One visible at 600 feet mounted to the rear and 2-10 feet above the ground • Reflectors • Two red reflectors (on rear outside corners) and two yellow reflectors (on the front outside corners) of the machine • Conspicuity Material • Red retro-reflective and red-orange fluorescent color visible to mark the rear. Yellow retro-reflective material to mark the front. https://www.outbacktoystore.com/images/products/ZJD9053.jpg

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