The document provides guidance on safely starting and stopping tractors. It outlines starting procedures which include performing daily maintenance checks, mounting the tractor safely, adjusting seats and controls, checking for others in the area, depressing the clutch, opening the throttle, turning switches on, and checking indicator lights before turning the key to start. It describes different engine types like gasoline, diesel, and LPG and important considerations for each like warming up diesel engines. The document stresses the importance of proper warm-up procedures and following operator's manuals for starting, stopping and troubleshooting issues. Stopping instructions vary by engine type but should be done correctly to avoid problems.

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. Starting Procedures Daily maintenance and safety check

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

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

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

7. 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

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

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

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

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

12. 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

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!