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

Starting Procedures

Starting Procedures Daily maintenance and safety check

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.kountrylife.com/ content/vin15.htm Starting Procedures Depress clutch Open throttle Turn switch to ON position Check indicator lights Turn switch to START position www.kountrylife.com/ content/vin15.htm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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