Tractor Safety, Operation, and Maintenance

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Tractor Safety, Operation, and Maintenance

• Tractor Systems
• A VGP Production 2003

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Tractor Systems

• The tractor has many systems that must be
  properly serviced and maintained to insure long
  life and service.

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Engine Classifications

• With the demise of the steam powered tractor
  in the late 1800s, most modern tractors are
  equipped with internal combustion engines.
• Internal combustion engines are identified
  by the number of strokes
• in the cycle and by the fuel that is used to
  run them.
• Common Tractor Classifications
• 4 stroke cycle
• - gasoline
• - diesel
• - LP

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Engine Internal Components
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Four Stroke Cycle
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Major Systems

• Intake
• Exhaust
• Lubricating
• Electrical
• Cooling
• Fuel
• Hydraulic
• Drive Train

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Intake System

• Parts
• Pre-Cleaner
• Air Cleaner
• Intake Manifold
• Intake Valve
• Turbocharger (if used)
• Intercooler (if used)

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Exhaust System

• Parts
• Exhaust Valve
• Exhaust Manifold
• Muffler
• Cap

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Lubricating SystemFull Flow By-Pass

• Parts
• Crankcase Oil Reservoir (Oil Pan)
• Oil Pump
• Oil Filter
• Oil Passages
• Pressure Regulating Valve
• Oil goes to
• Camshaft Bearings
• Crankshaft Main Bearings
• Piston Pin Bearing
• Valve Tappet Shaft

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Electrical System

• Parts
• Battery
• Ground Cable
• Key Switch
• Ammeter
• Voltage Regulator
• Starter Solenoid
• Starter
• Distributor Gasoline Only
• Coil
• Alternator
• Spark Plug
• Power Cable

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Cooling SystemLiquid Air

• Parts
• Radiator
• Pressure Cap
• Fan
• Fan Belt
• Water Pump
• Engine Water Jacket
• Thermostat
• Connecting Hoses
• Liquid or Coolant

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Fuel Systems

• Gasoline
• Diesel
• Liquid Propane (LP)
• Alternate Fuels

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Gasoline Fuel System
Parts 1. Fuel Tank 2.
Fuel Pump 3. Carburetor
4. Fuel Filter 5. Fuel
Lines
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Diesel Fuel System
Parts 1. Fuel Tank 2.
Fuel Pump 3. Fuel Filters
4. Injection Pump 5.
Injection Nozzles
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L P Fuel System
Parts 1. Fuel Tank 2. Fuel
Strainer 3. Converter
4. Carburetor
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Hydraulic SystemOpen Closed
Parts 1. Reservoir
5. Lines
2. Accumulator or Variable Displacement
Pump 6. Fluid 3. Cooler

7. filter
4. Valves

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Power TransmissionMechanical Hydraulic

• Parts
• Clutch Pedal
• Clutch
• Shift Controls
• Transmission
• Differential
• Differential Lock Pedal
• Final Drives
• Power Take Off (PTO)

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