The modern gas tractor, its construction, utility, operation and repair; a practical treatise defining every branch of up-to-date gas tractor engineering, driving and maintenance in a non-technical manner. Considers fully all types of power plants and their components, methods of drive and speed changing mechanisms. Describes design and construction of all parts, their installation and adjustment as well as practical application of tractors in the field (1914)
Pagé, Victor Wilfred, 1885-1947 · New York : Norman W. Henley · leaf 326
ystem isprovided. The engine is turned over, either by meansof a starting handle attached to the crankshaft or by 328 The Modern Gas Tractor rocking the flywheel on those types of tractors thatare not provided with a starting crank. After the engine crankshaft has been turned overtwo or three times… … Fig. 142.—Side View of Morris Tractor Showing OperatorsPlatform and Control Levers. its compression and ignition point. The engine shouldstart off at once if everything is right. After the powerplant has started and is running at the proper speed,throw the switch lever to the side of the switch…
Farm engines · Internal combustion engines
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