Posted by Janicholson on October 02, 2010 at 14:36:35 from (67.72.98.57):
In Reply to: m series help posted by steve dodge on October 02, 2010 at 11:29:49:
I put a note on the "all the Rest forum as well. If you tell us where you are located we may be close. As simple as they seem, a M can be difficult to describe well enough to allow making sense. Rules. Gears 1 through 4 go from near 1 mph to about 7 mph. They are more dangerous as you go faster. Fifth gear goes 18 mph and will easily tip the tractor over around corners. The clutch is on the left. Push it at least 4" down when shifting into gear. It has no syncros. It is not shifted between gears, it is started in the gear you want to use. (except fifth and that will be a later Topic) The throttle is fast pulled back, and slow forward. The lever on the right lifts the loader when pulled. holds the loader when on its little mid point latch/stub, and lowers when pushed in farther. The lift only works with the clutch out. The PTO only works with the clutch out. Shift pattern: R-2-4 N 1-3-5 Make sure the brakes work. Regular gasoline is fine, no special stuff is needed. 15-40 oil and a new filter is great. Oil is checked at the little valves on the bottom of the engine. They are called petcocks. It is full when oil runs out the top one, and needs oil when it won't run out the lower. Oil is filled with the large winged cover on the front right of engine near radiator. (do not over tighten it with a wrench.) The rad takes 6 gallons of 50.50 mix. the hydraulic takes 20wt non detergent engine oil, or tractor hydraulic oil, or Hytrans Fluid from IH. It probably has a little over 40 hp Do not use a bush hog type mower without a overrunning clutch on the PTO (It will push you into fences and buildings) Never try to pull out trees unless they are less than 3 inches in diameter. Always use a chain, not a nylon strap to pull with. It must be longer than the tree is high!!! (think of being hit with a 700lb flyswatter. Tire pressure is between 18 and 22 psi on the rear, and 35 on the front. Grease every fitting following the book as far as amount. I use Mobile 1 synthetic grease. It is 6volt positive ground (if stock) but that is stock, and many have been modified with alternators and 12volt batteries (negative ground) The best practice is to drive it in open spaces for at least 2 or three hours, getting the gears in your feel, the clutch action under control, and a feeling of confidence that you are in "beginner level" control. Purchase an operators as well as a repair manual (this site has them) Keep in touch, Jim
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