Show Tio T s Cur Will Me n- n Less ILess T Headaches Save your our disposition and get better performance from your four tractor during c old cold o 1 d weather County Agent Darrell Darrell Darrell Dar- Dar rell Stokes says a up tune-up on your tractor engine will help you ou do both DOUBLE damage may be bedone bedone done one by extending cranking or towing owing when trying tring to lo start a cold engine It is hard on the battery and also causes excessive excessive sive wear on poorly lubricated cylinder walls and bearings according to Wayne Vayne B. B Ring Ring- er crt cri Utah State University ex ex extension x tension agricultural engineer He He gives these additional tips lips for Cor better winter performance per per- Be mindful of the blend of gasoline Since manufacturers manufacturers manu manu- prepare gasoline for particular seasons avoid using using using us us- ing the summer over carry-over blend for winter operations USE DIESEL fuel with a Pour pour point of 10 degrees Fahrenheit Fahrenheit Fahr Fahr- lower air temperatures A rating of 45 to 55 should be satisfactory Check your owners owner's manual t Fill the fuel tank at the end of each days day's operation to prevent prevent pre pre- vent water from condensing inthe in inthe the he tank CHECK the operators operator's manual manual manual man man- ual for oil recommendations The crankcase transmission sion sian hydraulic system and air cleaner may require thinner oil for Cor wint winter r conditions KEEP battery fully charged This will aid in starting the engine contribute to longer battery life and may prevent freezing of electrolyte Protect the cooling system with will permanent type antifreeze antifreeze antifreeze anti anti- freeze solutions contain n g grust grust grust rust inhibitors Check your system carefully for leaks since permanent anti freeze solutions will leak through a asma sma smaller ler hole than water If your tractors dont don't h have a v e c. c thermostats they should have shutters to allow the engine to fo reach operating temperatures quickly Dont Don't leave the shutters shut shut- closed c closed os d too long |