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 333
fast enough its speed maybe augmented by opening the throttle and supplyingmore gas to the engine. The Modern Gas Tractor VSo To stop a tractor the first step is to close the throttle,throw out the clutch, retard the spark lever and applythe foot brake. If the stop is to be a lengthy one, theengine… … Fig. 146.—Control Levers and Starting Crank of Twin City40 Gas Tractor. with a neutral notch, in which position it is not con-nected to either forward or reverse drive gears andthen the master clutch may be let in if desired. It isnot desirable to leave the clutch in if the tractor is to ::..(» The…
Farm engines · Internal combustion engines
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