Model MA TOW Tractor. Manual - part 11

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C.

TRANSMISSION

Heavy duty, 3 speed cruisamatic transmission with torque converter.

D.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Type ........................................................................................................ 12 Volt, Negative Ground
Alternator .............................................................................................................. 42 or 60 ampere
Battery ................................................................................................................... 70 ampere hour

E.

CHASSIS

Main frame, welded construction, all steel.

F.

 SUSPENSION

Front Axle .......................................................... Semi-elliptical springs mounting directly to frame
Rear Axle .................................................................................................. Rubber Shock mounting

G.

BRAKING SYSTEM

1.

Service Brake

Type .............................................................................................. Hydraulic, Vacuum Assist
No. Of Systems .......................................................................................................... Two (2)
Type ................................................................................................................................ Disc
No. of Calipers .......................................................................................................... Four (4)

2.

Parking Brake

Type ................................................................................. Mechanical, Orscheln (adjustable)

                                                                   lever activating a drum & shoe on

 the drive shaft

H.

AXLE

Type of drive ............................................................................................................................ Rear
Type of axle assembly ................................................................................................... Rigid Drive
Ratio of drop box .................................................................................................................... 3 to 1
Total ratio ....................................................................................................................... 14.142 to 1

I.

STEERING SYSTEM

Type of Gearbox ...................................................................................................... Ball and Screw
Type of steer ........................................................................................................................... Front
Front axle construction ............................................................................. Tubular and forged steel
Front axle, construction ..................................... Inclined King Pins, Bushings and sealed bearings

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III.

SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES (CONT)

J.

TIRES

Front ................................................................................................................ 20.5 x 8 x 10 - 6-ply
Rear ................................................................................................................. 8.00 x 16 1/2 - 8-ply

K.

DRIVE SHAFT

Type ............................................................................................ Automotive with double universal

 & sliding spline coupling

Length, universal joint center line
        to universal joint center line .......................................... 11 to 12 1/2 inches (27.9 to 31.7 cm)

L.

FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel Cell Capacity ............................................................................ 15.5 US Gallons (58.67 Liters)
Fuel Cell Construction ................................. Type 304 (or equiv.) Stainless steel, all seam welded

M.

COOLING SYSTEM

Capacity ............................................................................................................................ 15 quarts
Engine ............................................................................................... Heavy Duty Radiator and fan
Transmission ..................................................................... Fluid Cooling located in engine radiator

N.

INSTRUMENTS

Type .................................................................................................................................. Electrical
Group ........................................................... Ammeter, Water Temp, Oil Pressure and Hour Meter

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IV.

SHIPPING

A.

PREPARATION

WARNING:  HAZARD EXISTS WHEN REFUELING AND DEFUELING THE TRACTOR - NO
SMOKING, NO OPEN FLAMES, NO ELECTRICAL DEVICE OPERATIONS.

1.

Battery

(a)

Disconnect battery terminals from battery posts.

(b)

Leave battery in battery box.

2.

Radiator

Drain engine coolant from radiator and engine block  .

3.

Fuel Cell (Gasoline and Diesel Only)

(a)

Drain fuel from fuel tank into appropriate container.

NOTE:  Drain is located under tractor immediately below tank.

(b)

Disconnect fuel line at lowest readily accessible connection and drain fuel from fuel

line.

(c)

Reconnect fuel lines.

(d)

Leave fuel cap on tank, but loosened.

4.

Checks

(a)

On tractors so equipped, make certain in-line fuel shut off valve is open.

(b)

Make certain fuel line is connected.

(c)

Make certain shut-off valve on radiator is closed.

(d)

Make certain fuel cell drain valve is closed.

B.

PREPARATION FOR OPERATION

WARNING:  Make CERTAIN ALL FUEL LINES ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED FROM TANK
TO FUEL PUMP TO CARBURETOR (GASOLINE) OR INJECTOR PUMP (DIESEL) .

1.

Radiator

(a)

Make certain that radiator shut-off valve is closed.

(b)

Add required amount of coolant/water mixture to radiator

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IV.

SHIPPING

B.

PREPARATION FOR OPERATION (CONT)

2.

Fuel Cell (Gasoline and Diesel Only)

(a)

Add fuel to fuel tank.

(b)

Check all fuel lines for leaks.

3.

Battery

Connect battery terminals to battery posts.