1. Starting and Stopping Tractors Safely Starting Procedures Different types of Tractor Engines Starting Problems Engine Warm-Up Stopping tractors safely Unit 4

2. Starting Procedures

3. 1. 1. Daily maintenance and safety check

4. Starting Procedures http://www.safetyline.wa.gov.au/PageBin/farmhazd0031.htm 1. 1. Daily maintenance and safety check 2. 2. Mount the tractor using steps safely

5. Starting Procedures http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/safety/agriculture/agpublicat/farm006.html 1. 1. Daily maintenance and safety check 2. 2. Mount the tractor using steps safely 3. 3. Adjust seat (fasten seatbelt if ROPS equipped)

6. Starting Procedures http://www.buhler.com/sitefiles/images/tractor/genesis/pto.jpg 1. 1. Daily maintenance and safety check 2. 2. Mount the tractor using steps safely 3. 3. Adjust seat (fasten seatbelt if ROPS equipped) 4. 4. Check controls (neutral position)

7. Starting Procedures 1. 1. Daily maintenance and safety check 2. 2. Mount the tractor using steps safely 3. 3. Adjust seat (fasten seatbelt if ROPS equipped) 4. 4. Check controls (neutral position) 5. 5. Check for people in the area www.kendor-ranch.com/ Email.htm

8. Starting Procedures http://agrability.sdstate.edu/images/rat/sdap6400_clutch.jpg 6. 6.Depress clutch

9. Starting Procedures www.four-h.purdue.edu/ tractor/ljs.html 6. 6.Depress clutch 7. 7.Open throttle

10. Starting Procedures http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/tractor/pictures/116b.jpg 6. 6.Depress clutch 7. 7.Open throttle 8. 8.Turn switch to ON position

11. Starting Procedures http://www.sweettractors.com/kioti%20tractors/Kioti%20LB1914.html 6. 6.Depress clutch 7. 7.Open throttle 8. 8.Turn switch to ON position 9. 9.Check indicator lights

12. Starting Procedures 6. 6.Depress clutch 7. 7.Open throttle 8. 8.Turn switch to ON position 9. 9.Check indicator lights 10. 10.Turn switch to START position www.kountrylife.com/ content/vin15.htm www.kountrylife.com/ content/vin15.htm

13. Starting Procedures NEVER START OR RUN A TRACTOR IN A POORLY VENTILATED BUILDING

14. Gasoline Engines Not as common in modern agriculture Choking Problems with excessive choking www.ebay.com

15. Diesel Engines Most widely used Different ignition system Importance of warming-up Glow plugs Starting Fluid use www.freefoto.com

16. LPG Engines Similar starting to gasoline engines Vapor starting system Starting procedure Danger of opening vapor valve too quickly After Warm-Up Antique Tractors, Etc. (Liquid Propane Gas)

17. Starting Problems Maximum Crank Time Problems Ignition Fuel System Check your operator’s manual for more troubleshooting information

18. Engine Warm-Up Proper Warm-Up Operator’s Manual Suggested Methods

19. Stopping the Engine Problems created from stopping incorrectly Specific recommendations vs. general procedures Shut off engine (different depending on type of engine)

20. Points to Remember The length of useful engine life is affected by starting and stopping procedures Warm-up is important! Use common sense!