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Starting and Stopping Starting and Stopping Tractors SafelyTractors Safely
• Starting Procedures
• Different types of Tractor
Engines
• Starting Problems
• Engine Warm-Up
• Stopping tractors safely
Unit 4Unit 4
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
1. Daily maintenance and safety check
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
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1. Daily maintenance and safety check
2. Mount the tractor using steps safely
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
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1. Daily maintenance and safety check
2. Mount the tractor using steps safely
3. Adjust seat (fasten seatbelt if ROPS equipped)
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
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1. Daily maintenance and safety check
2. Mount the tractor using steps safely
3. Adjust seat (fasten seatbelt if ROPS equipped)
4. Check controls (neutral position)
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
1. Daily maintenance and safety check
2. Mount the tractor using steps safely
3. Adjust seat (fasten seatbelt if ROPS equipped)
4. Check controls (neutral position)
5. Check for people in the area
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6. Depress clutch
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
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6. Depress clutch
7. Open throttle
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
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6. Depress clutch
7. Open throttle
8. Turn switch to ON position
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
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6. Depress clutch
7. Open throttle
8. Turn switch to ON position
9. Check indicator lights
Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
6. Depress clutch
7. Open throttle
8. Turn switch to ON position
9. Check indicator lights
10. Turn switch to START position
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Starting ProceduresStarting Procedures
NEVER START OR RUN A TRACTOR IN A POORLY VENTILATED
BUILDING
Gasoline EnginesGasoline Engines
• Not as common in modern agriculture
• Choking
• Problems with excessive choking www.ebay.comwww.ebay.com
Diesel EnginesDiesel Engines• Most widely used
• Different ignition system
• Importance of warming-up
• Glow plugs
• Starting Fluid usewww.freefoto.comwww.freefoto.com
LPG EnginesLPG Engines • Similar starting to gasoline engines
• Vapor starting system
• Starting procedure Danger of opening vapor valve too quickly
• After Warm-Up
Antique Tractors, Etc.Antique Tractors, Etc.
(Liquid Propane (Liquid Propane Gas)Gas)
Starting ProblemsStarting Problems• Maximum Crank Time
• Problems
• Ignition
• Fuel System
Check your operator’s manual
for more troubleshooting information
Engine Warm-UpEngine Warm-Up
• Proper Warm-Up
• Operator’s Manual
• Suggested Methods
Stopping the EngineStopping the Engine• Problems created from stopping incorrectly
• Specific recommendations vs. general procedures
• Shut off engine (different depending on type of
engine)
Points to RememberPoints to Remember
• The length of useful engine life is affected by starting and stopping procedures
• Warm-up is important!
• Use common sense!