box) and that the water tank is filled with clean water; fill
gasoline tank with clean gasoline (no motor oil); check the
oil in the motor and gearcase; tighten down all grease cups;
disengage clutch and have gear shift in neutral position;
open magneto shorting switch on end of magneto; open
throttle one-third;
choke
by
hold
ing left band over air-
cleaner intake (if weather is abnormally cold. prime with
gasoline through the priming cup on motor cylinder)
j
crank
in the usual mannF en the motor S"tarts. emoveyour
hand from the air-cleaner intake to allow normal passage
Q+
~jr :" prevent .flocdin the motor,
If
the motor has a
tendency to stop, partially choke for a minute until motor
gets warmed up.
If
the motor fails to start, inspect magneto
shorting switch and points, also the carburetor as directed
in the following adjustment instructions.
To stop motor, short magneto by turning shorting switch
to
"Off."
ead These Instructions Carefully
When
Making
Adjustments
or Repairs
-Hl::
FLEX-TRED,
the power developed by the
--- erely dust-proofed four-cycle engine is transmit-
-o:u.,G an
enclosed oil-bathed multiple disc clutch
.. -a-s=~sion and reduction gears in the rear end of
~ez::
case. From the reduction gears the power is trans-
ed to the traction
chains by means of over-large oil-
t
axles.
he pull of the traction chains is delivered to the tool
- s of
a
drawbar attacb"e(f"t01he gearcase
of
the tractor
center of gravity-to facilitate easy steering when
-
e ccntrols are readily accessible to the operator, mak-
accurate
and instantaneous control possible.
Operation of Tractor
::fo:-e starting your tractor, be sure that the drain plug
the bottom of the radiator (this plug is usually in tool
Servicing
&:::c'::oris lubricated by the gravity splash system and the con-
:H-~oile;- to lubricate the magneto shaft and partially replenish
- ase,
The lubricator should be kept filled and adjusted to
nret:.ty
(:?Q)
drops
per minute by the adjusting screw in con-
-- WIth
the cut-off valve. The drip oiler should be shut off
~ tractor is no: in
use by tipping the valve handle (on top)
~ i!; the crankcase should be Insp ected and replen-
-~ "": oil iiIler plug
on crankcase cover
to the
level of
crankcase behind
the radiator
at
least eacb four
to insure c;:o:.:r~r~e.::cct;__o=>'_"'~_'_"'
~=-_
Carburetor Adjustment
through filler plug
Eywt:.eel
is throwing
off oil, tighten grease-cup behind
f:...--cegrease
into oil-retaining washer in front of bearing.
CATION-GEARCASE:
g=ea.se
should be filled with
"Winter Grade Transmission
=i:
two
1r~b
through the small inspection cover-plate on top
cease to
the oil level plug situated on left side of gearcase.
5..
P-
wbeel grease cups at least
two times
each day.
.aLl
exzernel joints
of coupler rods, etc., once each day with
prori':'ed.
l\1otor Trouble
~e
can
usually be traced to poorly seated valves, but,
if
li2.s
good compression, look elsewhere for the cause.
trouble
can be remedied quickly by removing and re-grind-
3:
~e to replace valve cages, washers, and manifold exactly
y
we:-e
originally.
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~.O"'A ~ ~~~ ...~.
-z:wsr-aTt
bas been removed, reset
by
marks on timing gears.
(1)
Set air inlet valve screw No.2 to half of maximum opening
and lock securely with lock nut No.3.
(2) Close gasoline needle valve No.
1
and re-open about one-
half turn, then adjust accurately by opening or closing as necessary
to provide correct idling and pulling.
(3)
Set throttle No.
6
by small stop screw to provide proper
idle speed.
Clean dirt and water from system once each week by removing
cleaner plug from strainer No.5 and by opening drain cock No.4.
Air Cleaner
Remove dust from bottle on air cleaner when partially filled.
Remove core from air cleaner each
48
hours of service and wash
thoroughly in gasoline. When dry, dip in used motor oil, allow
to drain, and replace after cleaning air cleaner shell with gasoline.
Repairs
In making repairs, use care in eliminating dirt from all working
parts of tractor.
Rear axle bearing cover and bearing pin cover have lapped joints
wi
ih
gccU "a"...
I"nreplmDg,-O!",,~
tlra- stttfae-es-:nrctear...
LIb
not
.......!;
use gaskets.
