Gauges When should I check the gauges? When should I check the gauges? At start up At start up Regular intervals during operation Regular intervals during operation When changes occur in normal sounds of operation When changes occur in normal sounds of operation

Instruments Common instruments used: Common instruments used: Engine Speed Indicator (Tachometer) Engine Speed Indicator (Tachometer) Oil Pressure Indicator Oil Pressure Indicator Engine Temperature Indicator Engine Temperature Indicator Fuel Gauge Fuel Gauge Air Filter Condition Indicator Air Filter Condition Indicator Transmission Temperature Indicator Transmission Temperature Indicator Hydraulic System Oil Level Indicator Hydraulic System Oil Level Indicator Hour Meter Hour Meter Charge Indicator Charge Indicator image.tradeindia.com/ /b/Hour-Meter- Electronics.jpg

Tractor Controls Color coding for controls: Color coding for controls: Stop Engine—RED Stop Engine—RED Ground Motion—ORANGE Ground Motion—ORANGE Power Engagement—YELLOW Power Engagement—YELLOW Positioning and Adjusting—BLACK Positioning and Adjusting—BLACK

General Rules for Moving Controls When using a foot brake, push it in; When using a hand brake, pull up. When using a foot brake, push it in; When using a hand brake, pull up. A foot clutch is disengaged when it is pushed in and engaged when let up A foot clutch is disengaged when it is pushed in and engaged when let up Hand operated engine controls (throttles) increase engine speed when moved upward or forward. Foot operated throttles increase speed when pushed forward or downward by toe pressure Hand operated engine controls (throttles) increase engine speed when moved upward or forward. Foot operated throttles increase speed when pushed forward or downward by toe pressure

General Rules for Moving Controls Direction of tractor is controlled by specific forward and reverse gears or by directional controls. If a hand operated direction control is used, the tractor moves in the same direction as the control is moved. Direction of tractor is controlled by specific forward and reverse gears or by directional controls. If a hand operated direction control is used, the tractor moves in the same direction as the control is moved. The engine stop control is by key and by mechanical push-pull control. A key is always turned counterclockwise to stop an engine. A push-pull lever is always pulled out to stop the engine. The engine stop control is by key and by mechanical push-pull control. A key is always turned counterclockwise to stop an engine. A push-pull lever is always pulled out to stop the engine. Controls that lift or lower attachments or implements are generally pushed forward, down, or away for lowering, and pulled back, up, or toward you for lifting. Controls that lift or lower attachments or implements are generally pushed forward, down, or away for lowering, and pulled back, up, or toward you for lifting. A PTO is usually engaged when pulled up or pushed forward. A PTO is usually engaged when pulled up or pushed forward.

RED—Stop Engine Gasoline Engine—Red letters on key switch Diesel Engine—Red fuel shut-off switch *Most diesel engines are shut off with the fuel shut-off switch, not by the ignition key*

RED—Stop Engine Rules for RED: Rules for RED: Be within 6 inches of the key switch Be within 6 inches of the key switch Be pulled to stop Be pulled to stop Be labeled “Pull to Stop Engine” Be labeled “Pull to Stop Engine” Remain in the stop position without continued effort Remain in the stop position without continued effort

ORANGE—Ground Motion Ground Motion Controls Include: Ground Motion Controls Include: Engine Speed Engine Speed Transmission Controls Transmission Controls Parking Brake or Park-Lock Parking Brake or Park-Lock Independent Emergency Brakes Independent Emergency Brakes Differential Lock Differential Lock

ORANGE—Ground Motion Rules for ORANGE: Rules for ORANGE: Engine speed controls are operated with right hand and/or right foot Engine speed controls are operated with right hand and/or right foot Transmission gearshift patterns must be clearly and permanently identified Transmission gearshift patterns must be clearly and permanently identified Differential lock controls are engaged with a forward or downward motion Differential lock controls are engaged with a forward or downward motion Brake locks may be a mechanical lock on the drive train versus a lock on the axle. Brake locks may be a mechanical lock on the drive train versus a lock on the axle. osta/index_files/Task% 20Sheets/4.5.2%20Gro und%20Motion%20Co ntrols.pdf

YELLOW—Power Engagement Power Engagement – Type Controls Include: Power Engagement – Type Controls Include: PTO PTO Cutterheads Cutterheads Feed Rolls Feed Rolls Elevators Elevators Winches Winches Unloading Augers Unloading Augers

YELLOW—Power Engagement Rules for YELLOW: Rules for YELLOW: PTO controls designed to move to the rear or downward to disengage the PTO PTO controls designed to move to the rear or downward to disengage the PTO Horizontal-mounted rocker switches use the right side to begin normal machine operation Horizontal-mounted rocker switches use the right side to begin normal machine operation Vertical-mounted rocker switches use the upper side of the switch to begin normal machine operation Vertical-mounted rocker switches use the upper side of the switch to begin normal machine operation

BLACK—Positioning and Adjusting Positioning and Adjusting Controls Include: Positioning and Adjusting Controls Include: Remote Hydraulic Control Remote Hydraulic Control Implement Hitches Implement Hitches Unloading Components on Self-Propelled Equipment Unloading Components on Self-Propelled Equipment Engine Chokes and Steering Column Position Engine Chokes and Steering Column Position Lights, Flashers, and Signals Lights, Flashers, and Signals Cab Comforts (Fans, Radios, Etc.) Cab Comforts (Fans, Radios, Etc.)

BLACK—Positioning and Adjusting Rules for BLACK: Rules for BLACK: Lift controls operated from the tractor seat must be clearly identified and are found on the right side of the cab. Lift controls operated from the tractor seat must be clearly identified and are found on the right side of the cab. Front-end loader controls must be located on the right side of the operator. Front-end loader controls must be located on the right side of the operator. Foot controls must be pushed forward to lower equipment. Foot controls must be pushed forward to lower equipment.

Control Devices and Functions There are three common types of control devices used on tractors: There are three common types of control devices used on tractors: Foot Controls—Pedals Foot Controls—Pedals Hand Controls—Levers, Toggles, Switches, Knobs, and Buttons Hand Controls—Levers, Toggles, Switches, Knobs, and Buttons Combination Hand and Foot—Engine Throttles Combination Hand and Foot—Engine Throttles

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