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TOTHEOWNER: Thismanualcontainsinformationconcerningtheoperation,adjustment,andmaintenanceofBuhlerVersatile 4WD tractors.You havepurchased adependable machine,but onlyby propercare andoperation canyou expect to receive the performance and long service built into this tractor. HAVE ALL OPERATORS READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT AVAILABLE FOR READY REFERENCE. Thetractorwasdesignedtopullagriculturalequipmentinagriculturalapplicationsatfield speedsof7.2KPH (4.5 MPH) or greater. Proper ballastin
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CALIFORNIAEMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYSTATEMENT YourWarrantyRightsandObligations The California Air Resources Board and Buhler Versatile are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your engine. In California, new 1996 and later heavy-duty off-road engines from 175 to 750 HP must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringentanti-smogstandards.BuhlerVersatilemustwarranttheemissioncontrolsystemonyourenginefortheperiodsoftimelistedbelow, provided there has been no abus
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FEDERALEMISSIONSWARRANTY (California owner’s emissions warranty is covered elsewhere) Buhler Versatile warrants that your new 2001 and later heavy-duty off-road diesel engine was designed, built,and equippedto conformto applicableU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgencyregulationsforaperiodofuseoffiveyearsor3,000hoursofoperation,whicheveroccurs first. The new model year, class of diesel engine, and emission application determination for your engine are identified on the emission control informationlabe
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CONTENTS SAFETY ......................................................................... 0-4 SECTION1 -GENERALINFORMATION............................................. 1-1 SECTION2 -OPERATION ......................................................... 2-1 SECTION3 -LUBRICATIONANDMAINTENANCE ................................... 3-1 SECTION4 -TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4-1 SECTION5 -SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 5-1 INDEX ...
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS PERSONALSAFETY Throughoutthismanualandon machinedecals, youwill findprecautionary statements(“CAUTION”, “WARNING”,and“DANGER”)followedbyspecificinstructions.Theseprecautionsareintendedforthe personal safety of you and those working with you. Please take the time to read them. CAUTION: THE WORD “CAUTION” IS USED WHERE A SAFE BEHAVIORAL PRACTICE AC- CORDING TO OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SAFETY PRACTICESWILLPROTECTTHEOPERATORANDOTHERSFROMACCIDENTINVOL
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONARYSTATEMENTS NationalSafetyCouncilstatisticsindicatemanypeopledieorsufferseriousinjuryeachyearas aresultoffarmaccidents. Don’tbecomeastatisticorvictim. Carefully review the procedures given in this manual with all operators ANNUALLY. It is importantthatalloperatorsbefamiliarwith,ANDFOLLOW,safetyprecautions. Operatinginstructionsmustbegiventoeveryoneusingthetractorbeforeoperationandatleast onceyearlythereafterincompliancewithOSHARegulation1928.57(UnitedStates). A careful operato
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8. Use extreme caution when operating on 20. Beawareofthetransportwidthoftowed steepslopes. implements. Install additional lights to the sides of wide implements to alert 9. Toavoidoverturns,drivethetractorwith passing traffic. Keep clear of the care and at speeds compatible with approachinglane. safety, especially when operating over rough ground, when crossing ditches or 21. Use hazard warning flashers as required slopesandwhenturningcorners. by law when transporting or driving the tractor on
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8. Do not operate the tractor engine in an However,noise(soundpressurelevel)in enclosed building without adequate the workplace can exceed 86dB(A) when ventilation. Exhaust fumes can cause thecabwindowsareopen.Therefore,itis death. recommended that the operators wear suitableearprotectorswhenoperatingin 9. The cab air filter is designed to remove highnoiselevelconditions. dust from the air but will not exclude chemical vapor. Follow the chemical 19. Always keep sleeves, jackets or other manufact
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OPERATING THEPTO 4. To prevent fire or explosion, keep open flames away from the battery or cold- 1. When operating PTO-driven equipment, weather starting aids. To prevent sparks shutofftheengineandwaituntilthePTO whichcouldcauseexplosion,usejumper stops before getting off the tractor and cablesaccordingtoinstructions. disconnectingtheequipment. 5. Do not attempt to service the air 2. Do not wear loose clothing when conditioning system. It is possible to operatingthepowertake-offorwhennear suffe
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11. Tractor wheels are very heavy. Handle DIESELFUEL with care and ensure, when stored, they 1. Under no circumstances should cannotfallandcauseinjury. gasoline, alcohol or blended fuels be addedtodieselfuel.Thesecombinations 12. Disposeofalldrainedfluidsandremoved can create an increasedfire orexplosive filters properly. Follow local laws hazard. In a closed container, such as a governingdisposalofusedengineoil. fuel tank, these blends are more explosivethanpuregasoline.Donotuse 13. Never oil,
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SAFETYCAB 3. Neverattachchainsorropestothecabor mainframeforpullingpurposes. Your tractor is equipped with a safety cab which must be maintained in a serviceable 4. Never take unnecessary risks even condition. Be careful when driving through though your safety cab affords you the doorwaysorworkinginconfinedspaceswith maximumprotectionpossible. lowheadroom. 5. Do not carry harmful chemicals in the 1. Do not modify, drill, weld, or alter the cab. Chemicals may rupture the safety cab in any way. Do
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SAFETYDECALS Thefollowingdecalswereinstalledonthetractor Review these decals and the operating instruc- intheareasindicated. Theyareintendedforyour tionsdetailedinthismanualwiththemachineop- safety and for those working with you. Please erators. takethismanualandwalkaroundyourtractorto Keepthedecalslegible.Iftheyarenot,obtainre- note the content and location of these decals. placements from your authorized dealer. 14 0-11
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1. ROPSCertificate-Locatedrearleftofcab. 2. Implement Attaching - Located on the drawbar at the rear of the tractor. 3. Slow-MovingVehicle-Locatedrearcenter of tractor. 4. JumpStarting-Locatedontheleftsideof the tractor on the starter. 5. Battery Boosting - Located on the underside of the battery cover. 0-12
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6. PivotingFrames-Locatedontherightandleftsidesof the rear frame in the articulation area. 8. Radiator Cap Pressure - Located on the leftsideofthehoodattheaccessholefor the radiator cap. 86000553 7. ROPS Caution -Locatedinside the cab on the rear left post. 0-13
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10. Park Brake - Located in the front 9. HotExhaust -Located onthe rightside windshield in the center. engine hood. 9702854 11. Ground Speed Radar - Located on the front left side of the tractor. 12. PTOSafety-LocatedontopofthePTO master shield. 13. EngineCoolingFan-Locatedunderthe engine side shields. 14. Fuse and Relay Panel - Located on rear shelf of cab in panel compartment. 0-14
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ADDITIONALSAFETYITEMS ARTICULATIONLOCK 1. Usethearticulationlock,1,duringstationary applications, servicing, jacking or overhaul 1 operations. Do not use when the tractor is operating. 2. Beforeengagingthelock,drivethetractortoa level surface, put the steering straight, engage the park brake, put the gearshift in neutral and stop the engine. 3. Remove the pin fromthestorage positionon 19992745 theswingframerightandputthepinthrough theholeontheswingframeleft. Figure0-1 NOTE: It may be necessary t
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SAFETYCAB AsafetycabincorporatingaRollOverProtective Structure (ROPS) and safety belt were standard equipmentforthetractorattimeoffactoryassem- bly. The safety belt, when used by the operator, maximizes the protection offered by the ROPS. WARNING: ALWAYS USE YOUR SAFETY BELT WITH THE CAB/ROPS TO PREVENT BEING THROWN FROM THE TRACTOR IN 19992747 THEEVENTOFAROLLOVER.SAFETYBELTS SAVELIVESWHENTHEYAREUSED. Figure0-3 Information regarding the safety cab/Roll Over ProtectiveStructureandsafetybeltareava
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IMPORTANT:Donottrytoweldorstraightenthe cab/ROPS. WARNING: NEVER ATTACH CHAINS, ROPES OR CABLES TO THE CAB/ROPS FOR PULLING PURPOSES. ALWAYS PULL FROM THE TRACTOR DRAWBAR. BE CAREFUL WHENDRIVINGTHROUGHDOOROPENINGS OR UNDER LOW OVERHEAD OBJECTS. MAKE SURE THERE IS SUFFICIENT 19992747 OVERHEAD CLEARANCE FOR THE CAB/ROPS. Figure0-4 WARNING: IF THE CAB/ROPS IS REMOVED OR REPLACED, MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE PROPER HARDWARE IS USED AND THE RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUES ARE APPLIED TO THE ATTACHING BOLTS. SEE
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