2045 Operator Manual Final
2045 Operator Manual Final
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Introduction and Foreword
Congratulation on becoming the proud owner of Mahindra JIVO 245DI. This manual contains important information on safety, operation
& maintenance. Please read it carefully & review it from time to time.
Maintaining your tractor according to the schedules given in this manual will help you keep your tractor trouble free.
We wish you all the best & long life to your Mahindra JIVO 245DI Tractor.
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Manufacturer’s Warranty
1. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Farm Equipment Sector and includes only new tractors manufactured by or for the
(hereinafter called “Company”) warrants to the Purchaser Company as per the Company’s designs and drawings and
in respect of the Products thereof manufactured by the sold and installed by the Company’s authorized agent. It does
Company, that the Company’s dealer will repair or replace any not include tyres, tubes, batteries, electrical and fuel injection
part thereof found to be defective in materials or workmanship equipment and other proprietary articles or goods supplied by
in their opinion, subject to limitations specified herein below the Company. Proprietary articles are covered by the warranty
within 12 months or 1000 hours of operation, whichever (if any) given by the respective manufacturers. Their decision
occurs earlier, from the date of the delivery of the new Products would be final on the Proprietary items as regards the claims.
to the Purchaser. 7. The Company’s responsibility is limited to the terms of this
2. This Warranty is limited to the delivery to the Purchaser, free at Warranty and it shall not be answerable for personal injuries
the dealer’s workshop or Company’s works, of the art or parts or consequential or resulting liability, damage or loss arising
whether new or repaired, in exchange for those acknowledged from any defects. This Warranty shall not apply to defects/
by the Company to be defective. damages in the Products caused by normal wear and tear,
3. This Warranty shall not apply to items like gaskets (other accidents, misuse or neglect or for those Products which
than cylinder head gasket), drive belts, bulbs, fuses, seat have been let out on hire or the identification marks on which
cushions, normal wear & tear of clutch lining/brake linings, have been altered or removed. Further, in the event that any
fasteners (except main bearing cap bolts, connecting rod bolts, spare parts in the Products have been repaired or replaced by
differential side bearing bolts etc.) and those parts replaced non-genuine/defective spare parts by entities other than the
during scheduled maintenance. Company or its authorized dealers/service centers, then this
Warranty shall not apply to the extent and in respect of any
4. The Company desires and expects that the Purchaser shall parts of the Product which are damaged due to such repair
make a thorough examination of the Company’s Products by non-authorized dealers/service centres or use of non-
before purchase. genuine/defective spare parts.
5. The dealer of the Company’s Products are in no way legal 8. The Company’s liability under this Warranty is dependent
agents of the Company and have no right or authority to give upon the strict observance by the Purchaser, of the following
any other warranty apart from the Warranty contained herein, conditions:
assume any obligation on its behalf, or to bind the Company in
any way. a) The Purchaser at the time of delivery shall sign, complete and
return the Warranty Acknowledgement form.
6. For the purpose of this Warranty, the term “Products” means
b) This warranty shall apply if the Product or any part thereof is
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Manufacturer’s Warranty
repaired or altered in accordance with our standard repair Products previously sold.
procedure or by our authorised dealer or their branch dealer g) All the “Labour Free services” as mentioned in the Operators
or Mahindra authorised service centers. In the event that the Manual are availed in time at the facility of authorised dealer/
Product is not repaired by the aforementioned entities and any its branch dealer / its authorised service centre.
defects/damages arise in the Product due to faulty repair work
9. The use on the Products of non-genuine, spurious or counterfeit
outside the authorized network, which justifies the cancellation
replacement parts will invalidate this Warranty to the extent
of this Warranty, then this Warranty shall stand invalidated in
and in respect of any parts of the Product which are damaged
respect of those parts of the Products which have suffered
due to such use of non-genuine, spurious or counterfeit
such defects/damages.
replacement parts. It is strongly advised that any maintenance
c) The Purchaser should at all times in the operation of any of the & warranty repairs should be carried out by using genuine
Company’s products use only those lubricating oils, lubricants parts only. Use of non-genuine parts may adversely affect
or fuel which contain the specifications, as mentioned in the tractor’s performance, reliability & safety. Any such damage
Operator Manual. Further, the Purchaser may opt to use or any deterioration in tractor performance and/or reliability
any of the brands of lubricants which contain the aforesaid resulting from the use of non genuine parts will not be covered
specifications and /or recommended for use in the Products by warranty. For the purpose of this Warranty, “genuine parts”
by M&M. shall mean all the parts manufactured by or for the Company,
d) All decisions of the Company or its authorised dealer/service designed for use on Company’s tractors and distributed by
centre in respect of non-application of any warranty claims the Company that are certified as conforming to internal or
that shall be accompanied by supporting reasons, will be final institutional quality norms.
and conclusive. . Within six days from communicated by the 10. The above warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or
Company’s or the authorised dealer’s of its decision to the implied, and no person, agent or representative of the Company
customer, the part or parts removed may be scrapped or is authorised to give any other warranties on the Company’s
returned by the Company through its authorised dealer. behalf or to assume for it any other liability in connection, with
e) Claims arising from this Warranty will be recognised only if they the Products.
are notified in writing to our authorised dealer concerned or to 11. All the proceedings relating to any dispute arising between the
us without delay, after the defect has been ascertained. Company and the Purchaser on the liability of the Company
f) Company reserves the right to make changes in design or under this Warranty shall be exclusively subject to courts
introduce any improvement or add any part on Products at having jurisdiction in Mumbai only.
any time without incurring any obligation to install the same on
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Manufacturer’s Warranty
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Farm Equipment Sector (here in after called “Company”) warrants to the purchaser in respect of the products
thereof manufactured by the company, that the company’s dealer will repair or replace any part thereof found to be defective in materials
or workmanship in their opinion, subject to limitations specified herein below within 12 months or 1000 hours of operation, whichever
occurs earlier from the date of delivery of the new products to the purchaser.
Parts NOT COVERED under Warranty
Air Cleaner Element Fuses & Fuse Box Knobs Drive Belts Filters & Strainer
Proprietary articles (parts) are covered by the warranty (if any) given by the respective manufacturers. Their decision would
be final on the Proprietary items as regards the claims.
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Index
Sr.No. Description Pg.No.
1 Product Specifications 7
2 A Few Words about Safety 10
3 Do's and Dont's 12
4 Getting to Know your Tractor 13
5 Instrument Cluster and Guages 14
6 Controls 21
7 Attachments 27
8 Do It Yourself 31
9 Maintenance 32
10 Do it Yourself 36
11 Do It Yourself - At Every 50 Hours 43
12 Tractor Storage 44
13 Fuel Saving Tips 45
14 Tips for Conservation of Soil, Rainwater and Soil Moisture and better Agriculture 46
15 Fault Tracing 47
16 Sustainability 48
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Product Specifications
Mahindra JIVO 245DI Mahindra JIVO 245DI
ENGINE HYDRAULICS
Type Mahindra - MDI Engine Type LIVE Opencenter Type
No. of Cylinders 2 Lifting Capacity (Kgs) 450 @ frame & 750 @ hitch
Engine Power 24 HP, 20 HP TRACTOR
Bore 88.9 mm Steering Type Hydrostatic Steering
Stroke 110 mm
Tyre Size Front 6.0 x 14 (4WD)
Displacement CC 1365
5.2 x 14 (2WD)
Rated Governed Speed 2300 ± 50
Low Idle R.P.M. 1050 ± 100 Tyre Size Rear 8.3 x 24 - 6 PR
High Idle R.P.M. 2550 ± 50 Total Weight Of Tractor Without 920 - 2WD
Air Cleaner Dry type Ballast (Kg) 1020 - 4WD
Cooling System Forced circulation of coolant
CLUTCH
Clutch Type Dry friction plate TURNING RADIUS
TRANSMISSION With Brake 2.4 m
Type Mechanical, Sliding Mesh Without Brake 2.7 m
No of Gears 8 Forward & 4 Reverse Front Axle 4WD, 2WD
Rear mounted six splines,
Power Take Off
540 R.P.M & 540 E as Opt.
PTO rpm at rated engine speed 605 (1 Speed), 750 (2 Speed)
114.3 mm OIB
Brakes
114.3 mm Mechanical Brakes
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Product Specifications
Tractor Geometry (4WD)
Dimensions (In mm)
Overall Height (mm) 1373
Overall Length (mm) 2746
Ground Clearance (mm) 285
Overall Width (mm) 1130
Wheel Base (mm) 1570
Front Track Width (mm) 864
762 to 915 (30, 32, 34 &
Rear Track Width (mm)
36 Options Standard - 36)
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Product Specifications
Speed Chart Option 1 Option 2
Speed Chart with 8.3 x 24 size rear tyre at rated Engine RPM Gear Speed km/hr
PTO - 540 PTO - 540 E
22.60
H4 L1 2.08 1.85 1.50
14.85
H3
10.76 L2 3.05 2.71 2.19
H2
7.35 L3 4.21 3.75 3.03
FORWARD
H1
L4
6.40 L4 6.40 5.69 4.60
L3
4.21 H1 7.35 6.54 5.29
3.05
L2 H2 10.76 9.57 7.74
2.08
L1 H3 14.85 13.21 10.68
H4 22.60 20.11 16.25
R1 2.08 1.85 1.50
R1 R2 3.05 2.71 2.19
REVERSE
2.08
R2 3.05 R3 4.21 3.75 3.03
R3 4.21 R4 6.40 5.69 4.60
R4 6.40
Option 1 -
Application Suitability Chart**
Speed in KMPH Engine RPM 2046 PTO RPM 540 PTO Mode
Sr. No. Application Recommended Gear
- 540
1 Rotavator L3/L4
2 Cultivator L3/L4/H1 Option 2 -
3 Ploughing L2/L3 Speed in KMPH Engine RPM 1654 PTO RPM 540 PTO Mode
4 Haulage H2/H3/H4 -540E
5 Spraying L3/L4/H1
**Selection of Gear depending upon type of soil
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A Few Words about Safety
Your safety and safety of others is very important. condition and do not allow any
unauthorised modifications to be
To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have carried out on the tractor which
provided operating procedures and other information in this may impair the function / safety
manual. You will find this as safety messages. and affect tractor life.
Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of the four words : Danger, warning, caution or care. • Before you reverse
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation Look behind tractor for children.
which, if not avoided, will result in death or Do not let riders to ride on tractor
serious injury. or attached implement.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death • Precautions to avoid tipping
or serious injury.
Do not drive where the tractor
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor could slip or tip.Slow down before
or moderate injury. you make a sharp turn.Driving
forward out of a ditch could cause
Indicates that equipment or property
damage could result if instructions are not tractor to tip over backward. Avoid
followed. such situations.
• Safety instructions • Park tractor safely
Carefully read all safety Before working on the tractor:
instructions given in this manual
for your safety. Tampering with Lower all equipments to the
any of the safety devices can ground
cause serious injuries or death.
Keep your tractor in proper Stop the engine & remove the key
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A Few Words about Safety
• Keep riders off tractor short circuiting across the poles.
Do not allow riders on the tractor. • Prevent acid burns
Riders on tractor are subject to Sulphuric acid in bat tery
injury such as being struck by electrolyte is poisonous. It is
foreign objects and being thrown strong enough to burn skin,
off the tractor. cause holes in clothing, and cause
blindness if found entry into eyes.
• Stay clear of rotating shafts
If you spill electrolyte on yourself
Entanglement in rotating shaft
can cause serious injury or death. 1. Flush your skin with cold water
Keep PTO shield in place at all immediately.
the times.
Wear close fitting clothing. Stop 2. Flush your eyes with water for
the engine and be sure the PTO 10-15 minutes. Get medical
drive is stopped before making attention immediately.
adjustments, connections,
or cleaning out P TO driven
equipment.
• Prevent battery explosions
Keep sparks, lighted matches,
and open flame away from the
top of the battery. Acid fumes can
explode.
Never check battery charge by
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DO’s : For better Performance DONT’s : For Safe Operation
• For lubritech brakes use only mahindra recommended oil. • Don’t run the engine with the air cleaner disconnected/damaged
• Read all operating instructions before commencing to operate filter element.
tractor. • Don’t operate the tractor or engine while lubricating/washing/
• Carry out all maintenance tasks without fail. refuelling the tractor.
• Keep the air cleaner clean. • Don’t allow the tractor to run out of diesel fuel, which will lead to
• Ensure that the correct grade of lubricating oils are used and that air being sucked into fuel system.
they are replenished and changed at the recommended intervals. • Don’t tamper with the fuel injection pump. If the seal is broken the
• Fit new sealing ring when spin on oil filter is changed. warranty becomes void.
• Watch the oil pressure indicator light and investigate any • Don’t allow the engine to run idle for a long period.
abnormality immediately.
• Check that there are no leakages in radiator cap for efficient • Don’t run the engine if it is not firing on all cylinders.
operation of cooling system. • Don’t ride the brake or clutch pedal. This will result in excessive
• Keep the cooling system filled with clean water and anticorrosive wear of the brake linings, clutch driven member and clutch release
(Mahindra m-STAR Coolz) coolant. bearing.
• In Extreme cold weather (Sub Zero) condition use anti-freeze • Don’t mount or dismount from the right side of the tractor.
mixture. • Don’t tamper with hydraulic control lever upper limit stop.
• Ensure that the transmission is in neutral before starting the • Don’t use draft control lever for lifting of implements.
engine. • Don’t start the engine with the P.T.O. engaged.
• Keep all fuel in clean storage and use a filter when filling the tank. • Don’t run the P.T.O. in high range.
• Attend to minor adjustments and repairs as soon as necessity is • Don’t use the governor control lever (hand throttle) while driving
apparent. When in doubt, consult Mahindra tractor dealer. on roads.
• Shift into low gear when driving down steep hills. • Don’t move the hydraulic levers rearward when the isolator valve
• Keep draft control lever fully down when not is use. is closed.
• Fill in fuel from reputed authorised fueling station only. • Don’t allow water, diesel or oil to fall on the starter motor.
• Before and after the season have the tractor checked by M & M dealer. • Don’t wash the tractor without covering alternator with a polythene
bag.
• Don’t keep engine running while washing the tractor as water can
be sucked through the air cleaner causing damage to the engine.
• Don’t stop the engine/cut off fuel while idling at high r.p.m.
• Don’t operate the tractor with a light front end. Install front wheel
weights, if the front end of the tractor tends to lift.
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Getting to Know Your Tractor
a) Throughout this manual, the use of the terms left, right,
front and rear must be understood ref (fig. 1.1).
b) When spare parts are required to be ordered, always
specify the tractor & engine serial numbers that
appears on Bottom side of H fender ref (fig. 1.1). This
will facilitate faster deli very & help to ensure that the
correct part is received.
(fig. 1.1)
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Instrument Cluster and Gauges
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Instrument Cluster and Gauges
RPM Meter This meter gives the number of Fuel Gauge
Revolution per Minute of the engine. It indicates quantity of fuel
To arrive at the RPM value at any available in the fuel tank.
given point of time, multiply the The Red zone indicates that
pointer reading by 100. the fuel level is less and the
tractor should be refueled.
Example: If the reading shows 15,
the actual engine RPM value = 15 x Fuel tank capacity is 22 ltrs.
100 = 1500.
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Instrument Cluster and Gauges
Transmission Neutral Indicator Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
This is a green LED and glows when tractor This is a red LED and glows when the engine is operating
is not engaged in any speed gear (in neutral at Low oil pressure. Continued operation of engine despite
position.) the low oil pressure indicator glowing may
lead to engine seizure.
High Beam Indicator This indicator will also glow when the Key
This is a blue LED and glows when Head is in ON position before starting the engine
Lamps are operated in High Beam. and continue to glow till engine oil pressure
builds up after starting the engine.
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Instrument Cluster and Gauges
Turn Indicators • Ignition key Switch
These are green LEDs. LH and • Plough lamp switch
RH turn indicators are provided • Combination Switch
to indicate the direction of
turning. A blinking LH turn • Hazard Switch
indicator implies that the LH • Brake Switch
Turn Signal indicator of tractor
is ON whereas a blinking RH turn indicator implies that
the RH Turn Signal indicator of tractor is ON.
No: of flashes of these LEDs: 60-120 counts/minute
If the count is more than 140 per minute, then it is an
indication that one of the bulbs is not functioning.
Switches:
There are several switches provided in the tractor. The
operation of each switch is given in detail in following
section.
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Instrument Cluster and Gauges
1. Ignition Key Switch positions are as follows:
This is a key operated 3-way rotary switch located 1. Off
on RH side of steering column cover. It operates in 2. On
clockwise direction and the positions are as follows:
3. Panel mounted combination switch
1. Off This is a multi-functional switch mounted on steering
2. This position gives a readiness to the electrical column cover. it consists of following switches.
circuit for operating Combination switch, Plough lamp
1. Light control switch
switch and Brake light switch. This puts ON the supply
to Instrument cluster. 2. Turn signal switch
3. Horn switch
3. Turning the key to this position activates the
3.1 Light Switch
star ting circuit for star ting the engine. When
released, the key springs back to 2nd position. This is 4-way rotary switch. The operations are as
follows:
1. Off
After vehicle starting the key is to be released
immediately to avoid damage to self starter and ring 2. Illuminates instrument cluster illumination lamp
gear of engine. and parking lamps.
2. Plough Lamp Switch 3. Illuminates low beam of head lamp in addition to
This is a 2-way rotary 2
the parking lamp.
switch located on 4. Illuminates high beam of head lamp in addition to
the RH side on the the parking lamp.
steering column cover. 3.2 Turn Signal Switch
It operates in clockwise This is 3-way rotary lever switch. It operates in right
direction and the 1 and left direction and the positions are as follows.
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Instrument Cluster and Gauges
Centre : OFF 1 5. Neutral Switch
Right : Operate R.H Turn This switch is in transmission and ensures that the
signal lamp engine cranks only when the gear is in neutral position.
Left : Operates L.H. Turn signal
lamp 6. Brake Switch
The function of this switch is to automatically turn
3.3 Horn on the stop lamp when the brake pedal is pressed/
This is push button switch. parking brake is engaged.
Pr es sing t his s w it ch w ill 3 2
enable the horn and releasing
it will disable the Horn.
4. Hazard Switch
This swit ch is locat ed at
the bottom side of Steering
column cover. The operation
is as follows:
ON Position - Operates L.H.
and R.H. Turn signal lamps
simultaneously. This operation
can be performed even if the
ignition key switch is in OFF
position.
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Instrument Cluster and Gauges
Fuse box: Care - Additional electrical connections
Fuse box is fitted on Left hand side of Fire wall. 1. For taking accessory supply do not cut wires in wiring
harness.
2. During service /repairs on tractor, ensure that wires
are clamped properly with Cable Clip or Cable tie.
• Ensure that wires are away from
sharp / moving parts.
• Replacement of fuse should not
be done by putting wires on
fuse.
• Use fuse rating as specified on
fuse box cover.
The fuses protecting various circuits are mounted on the • Use genuine fuses only.
fuse box. The blown fuse will be indicated by failure of the • If w ir es ar e exposed fr om
particular system and can be confirmed by a continuity conduct tube then bundle with
test. If a fuse has been blown, the separate ends of the PVC tape.
wire will be visible from the fuse glass window. Before
replacing blown fuse, inspect the wiring of the circuit for
evidence of short circuit or any other fault which may have
caused the fuse to blow.
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Controls
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Controls
throttle, keep the hand throttle in • Choose H, L or R speed range to match work
low idling position. application.
• Release clutch pedal gradually.
Hand throttle lever:
Use of this lever increases or Speed Shift Lever :
decreases the engine speed. This lever is located
Hand throttle is to be used while on L.H side of operator’s
operating the tractor in the field. seat.
This lever has four positions.
Do not use hand throttle while driving on road. This lever enables 8 forward
Range and Speed Shifter :
Front & 4 reverse speed options Main OR Speed Shifter Lever
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Controls
PTO Lever
2 speed of PTO can be obtained with this lever i.e.
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540 & 540E. 0E N
There are certain light load applications like Thresher, 54
0
Sprayer, Tube-well, Compressor - where PTO can be run at
540 Economy mode with lower engine RPM
(approx. 1654 engine RPM).
This saves Fuel.
4WD Lever
This lever enables operator to engage and disengage 4WD PTO Lever
mode.
4WD Lever
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Controls
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Controls
Position Control & Draft control linkages : desired working height. Set the position Forward
control stop screw against the lever &
tighten the wing nut. Whenever the PC
lever is returned to the stop from the DC
lift position. The implement will return
to and remain at the pre-set height.
Draft Control Lever:
D.C. lever is used to set the depth of the
soil engaging implement. The forward Operating PC
movement provides more depth and
rearward movement provides shallow depth.
DC Lever PC Lever
Position Control Lever: This lever should not be used for lifting the implement out of the
Position Control lever is used for lifting and lowering of ground/during turn/during transportation /operating remote
all implements used on the three point linkage. The lever cylinder and also during hitching the implement.
is moved Forward to lower and Backward to raise. The Setting the Draft Control:
control can also be set to govern the height of out of ground Lift the implement off the ground by pulling the position control
implements such as mowers, etc. lever back to the upper limit stop. Lower the implement into
so that the implement can be lowered to exactly the same work by moving the position control lever to its most forward
height at the commencement of each run. position. The faster the lever is moved Forward the quicker
the implement will drop.
Setting the Position Control: When the implement has reached the desired working depth,
Move the draft control lever to its most forward position. move the draft control lever rearward until the linkage begins
Move the position control lever back to the upper limit to lift, due to the load on top link. This will be the position of
stop and allow the implement to lift fully. Move the position the lever for a particular depth in a particular type of ground.
control lever forward until the implement has reached the
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Controls
Isolating valve
This valve is used for
Never move the position control lever beyond the upper
• Operating remote
limit stop.
cylinders
• Transporting mounted Transporting mounted implements
implements for longer • Move PC lever to fully lift the implement.
distance. • Close isolating valve.
Isolating valve Tipping Trailer pipe to be • Move PC lever towards fully forward position.
Remote cylinders connected at this point
• Move the draft control lever to the front of the quadrant • Always keep the isolating valve fully closed or fully open.
and lock the sector. • Keep PC/DC lever fully down during transportation of
• Move the position control stop screw back to the upper limit implement.
stop lock it and then move the position control lever back to
the stop screw.
• Close the isolating valve without moving the control
levers. This is the hold position for the remote cylinders.
To extend the remote cylinders,
• Push the control lever out from the quadrant clear of the
stop screw, then move it back to the upper limit stop.
As soon as the cylinders are extended, return the PC
lever to the hold position.
To retract the remote cylinders,
• Push the PC lever forward from the hold position.
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Attachments
Tipping Trailer
• Maximum load carrying capacity 2.5 ton.
• Trailer should be designed such that tow bar of trailer is
always in horizontal plane.
Draw bar
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Attachments
Correct length of Propeller Shaft in Rotavation Cleaning of Rotavator Blades
Following points needs to be understood
Clean Rotavator blades on regular interval from back side
1. After hitching the Rotavator, the Length of propeller of Rotavator by opening its cover manually.
Shaft when fully compressed should be 40 to 60 mm Do not lift it and rotate it at higher speed to clean mud
Shorter than the length between Rotavator Spline Shaft from blades.
and PTO Shaft.
It may damage Propeller shaft as well as PTO shaft of tractor.
2. The Inside Shaft of the propeller should be 12.5 mm
shorter than the outer shaft. This will prevent breakage of
propeller shaft when the propeller is fully compressed.
3. The Shear bolt of the propeller shaft should always be
on the Implement side.
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Attachments
Lower Link Mounting Position for different makes of
Rotavators
“Position A” is original lower link mounting position. It
is not to be changed while connecting Mahindra make
Rotavator.
“Position B” is the recommended position to connect
lower link for local make / Other make Rotavator.
M 20 x 2.5 mm tapping is provided on Hitch mounting
bracket. 2 additional pins are provided for connecting Position B Image - A
Rotavator of other makes (non- Mahindra Brand) Position A
.These additional pins are to be used to connect Lower
link in Position B.
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Attachments
• Lower hitch point span (N) – 400 +/-1.5mm.
(Implement span shall be 450mm max.)
• Mast height (M) – 360mm
(Implement mast height can be 410mm max.)
• Lateral movement of lower hitch point ( R ) – 50mm.
• Lateral distance from lower hitch point to centre line of
tractor (P) – 218mm.
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Do It Yourself
Precaution while making Silencer in Vertical Position-
It is recommended to use additional extension pipe as Vertical
shown in image while converting silencer position to vertical Extension Pipe
from Horizontal.
Precaution with silencer While Using Tractor in Orchard
application-
Care to be taken to remove Horizontal extension pipe while
using tractor in Orchard applications.
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Maintenance
Details Activity To be done by Operator To be done by Dealer Technician
10 Hrs/ Periodic 100 Hrs 350 Hrs 600 Hrs 850 Hrs.
Tractor
Tractor Cleaning & washing Do P P P P P
Grease all Nipples Do P P P P P
Toe- In (4WD & 2WD) Check P P P P
All Visible Nuts & Bolts Tighten P P P P P
Oil Leakages Check & rectify P P P P P
Engine
Oil Level Check P P P P P
Oil (API CH4/SAE 15W40/ Mahindra Change P P P P
M-Star)
Oil Filter Change P P P P
Valve Clearance (Tappet Setting) Check P P P
Low-Hi Idle Engine R.P.M. Check P P P P
Power, Response & Exhaust Smoke Check P P P P
Cylinder Head bolt torque Check P P P
Air Cleaner
Primary Element* Clean / Change P P P P Change
Hose Connections Check P P P P P
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Change P P
Injector Check P P P
* - Air cleaner primary element to be cleaned only after indication of its chocking. Air cleaner element to be changed
after three cleaning Or 850 hrs.
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Maintenance
Details Activity To be done by Operator To be done by Dealer Technician
10 Hrs/ Periodic 100 Hrs 350 Hrs 600 Hrs 850 Hrs.
Transmission
Oil level Check P P P P P
Oil (Common Transmission & Hydraulic),
Grade :EP-90 (Dry Brakes)/Mahindra Change P
M-Star Oil (OIB)
Cooling System
Thrash Guard Clean P P P P P
Radiator Fins Clean P P P P P
Coolant - Water Check & Top Up P P P P P
Fan Belt & Fan Belt Tension Check & Correct P P P P P
Hydraulics
Suction Filter Change P P P P
Suction Strainer Clean P
Battery Electrolyte Level Check P P P P P
Battery Terminals Clean P P P P P
Battery Vent Plug Holes Clean P P P P P
Alternator Belt & Alternator Belt
Check P P P P P
Tension
Instruments & Gauges Check P P P P
Light & Horn Check P P P P
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Maintenance
Details Activity To be done by Operator To be done by Dealer Technician
10 Hrs/ Periodic 100 Hrs 350 Hrs 600 Hrs 850 Hrs.
Clutch
Free Play Check P P P P
Brakes
Free Play Check P P P P
Breather Check P P P P
Tyre
Air Pressure Check P P P P P
Steering Gear Box (Mechanical
Change P
Steering) Oil
Front Axle
Front Wheel Bearing free play* Check P P P P
Front Axle (4WD)
Oil Level Check P P P P P
Toe - in (3 to 5 mm) Check & Set P P P P
Oil (80 W 90 GL5) Change P P
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Maintenance
Type Quantity in litres Grade Change Frequency
Fuel Tank 22 L NA NA
API CH4 / SAE 15W40 /
Engine Oil 4.3 L Every Service
Mahindra M star Genuine Oil
20 L for 2WD, Additional 2 L for EP 90 (Dry Brake) / Mahindra M star
Transmission Oil Power Steering & 0.5 L for 4WD 850 Hrs
Transmission oil (OIB)
Front Axle 4WD 5L 80 W 90 GL5 100 Hrs & 850 Hrs
Cooling System 5.1 L for 2WD & 5.7 L for 4WD Mahindra m-STAR Coolz / JIS K - 2234 Grade 850 Hrs
Details of Maintenance • The Transmission oil to be replace
at 850 hours of operation.
The Engine oil & filter should be replaced First at ‘100‘ hours
• Recommended oil - Servo M Trac
of operation & later at every 250 hours. 30 OR Mahindra Mstar Genuine
OIB oil [Common Oil]
Transmission oil Filling
Location
Engine Oil Filter Location Engine Oil Filling Location Transmission Oil filter
Change frequency - Every service
Diesel filter change first at 350 hrs. and then every Alternate service.
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Do It Yourself
• Walk around inspection • Be careful not to spill fuel during refuelling. If it spills, wipe
Before starting the tractor look around and under the it off at once or it may cause fire.
tractor for loose bolts, oil or coolant leaks, broken or • Do not use pesticides / chemicals cans for storing fuel as
worn parts. it may contain traces of chemical which may be harmful
• Checking & refuelling to your FIP/Engine.
Fill the fuel tank when fuel gauge needle is in red zone. • Always keep fuel tank lid/cap locked.
• Do not smoke while refuelling.
• Be sure to stop the engine before refuelling.
Always fill the fuel tank after the tractor finishes the days
work. This will ensure that the tank is full and shall prevent
condensation within the fuel tank.
• Do not permit dirt or thrash to get into the fuel tank • Checking tyre pressure
• Be careful not to let the fuel tank become empty as air For normal load and operation of the tractor the following
can enter the fuel system, necessitating bleeding before tyre pressure is recommended.
the engine start.
Front tyre 6 x 14 (4WD) Rear tyres 8.3 x 24
Precaution During Fuel Filling
For Field 1.7 kg/cm² 1.2 kg/cm²
in Fuel Tank-
For Road 2.0 kg/cm² 1.7 kg/cm²
Care to be taken to use proper
funnel and hold it firmly while Note : Keep the tube valve always closed with the dust cap,
filling diesel in diesel tank to to protect the valve from mud/dust/slush.
avoid spillage of diesel.
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Do It Yourself
Power Steering
1. Power Steering not only reduces the driving effort but
also insulates vibration & jerks coming on Steering
wheel. Power Steering enables long driving without
causing fatigue to the operator.
The Power Steering System consists of:
• Hydraulic Pump
• Hydrostatic Steering Unit (HSU)
• Hydraulic Cylinder
• Hydraulic Oil Filter & Pipes
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Do it Yourself
• Ballasting
Checking engine oil level
The following procedure is recommended for liquid ballasting
• Check the engine oil before starting the engine or ‘5’
the tyre.
minutes or more after the engine has stopped.
• Rotate the tyre until the valve stem is at the top.
• To check the oil level, draw out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
• Remove the valve core housing & screw on the adaptor.
replace it, and draw it out again. Check to see that the
• Liquid can then be forced into the tube from a tank placed oil level lies between the two marks.
atleast 152 cm higher then the tractor tyre or by using • Add oil only when the oil level reaches the lowest mark.
a compressor & pressure tank filled with water.
To valve
Air Bleeder
If oil level is low, do not run the engine.
Adaptor or Hose
Connection
Liquid
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Do It Yourself
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Do It Yourself
• Again top up the radiator if required and close the
Internal cleaning of cooling system.
pressure cap properly.
• Disconnect radiator outlet hose and open radiator drain
• Check any leakage at all hoses joints, near drain plug and
plug.
radiator.
• To flush the radiator, inject pressurized clean water
(pressure range- 0.5 to 1 bar) through pressure cap
end of radiator at tap water flow for 10 minutes. Checking fan/alternator belt tension
• Allow dirt and water to come out through outlet. • The tension is correct when the belt can be pressed by
• Blow air at 4 to 6 bar pressure through inlet / outlet of thumb to 10 to 13 mm midway between the alternator
radiator for 5 times (30 sec each). and Fan pulleys without much effort.
• Clean the recovery bottle.
Radiator cooling system re-filling.
• Refit the radiator hoses, crankcase drain plug, radiator
drain plug and recovery bottle.
• Coolant Preparation : Use premix coolant as
recommended by M&M or take water coolant mixture
(In 4 Litres of mineral water (E.g. Bisleri) add 1 Litre
concentrated antirust additive).
• Fill coolant from radiator top.
• Fill the coolant in recovery bottle up to mark 'max' level.
• After filling up to radiator neck, start the tractor and
keep it at low idle for 10 minutes with open pressure
cap. (Note- This is to ensure no air entrapped in cooling
system.)
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Do It Yourself
Dry Air Cleaner
• Open the hood, unlock the clips & remove the cover.
• Pull the air Primary cleaner element.
• Clean the element by spraying compressed air, spray
with air pressure at under 1.3 bar.
Clean the air cleaner body from inside.
• If the air cleaner is not cleaned at regular interval the
dust in the air cleaner will go inside the engine and dam Open Clip Remove Cover
age the engine.
• Replace the primary filter after three cleaning or after
800 hrs.
• Air Cleaner to be clean only when choke indicator gives
Indication as shown in photos.
Air Cleaner is chocked as red ring After cleaning of primary filter, Indicator
Air Cleaner chock indicator Air Cleaner not chocked as ring is is shifted upwards and transparent need to be reset to initial position by
transparent area is completely filled pressing it from bottom side
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Do It Yourself
Process to remove air from fuel system.
This Screw to be opened during
• Fill diesel in diesel tank. air removal from system.
• Open Bleed screw on fuel Filter. It will allow escape of air
from system by gravity feed.
• Close bleed screw properly. Drain water by unscrewing plug
• If still air is not escaped from system- on regular interval
• Open bleed screw with help of screw driver on FIP as
shown in photo.
• Operate hand primer till air escapes & free flow of diesel is
ensured.
This Lever to be operated to
actuate feed pump while removing
air from system.
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Do It Yourself - At Every 50 Hours
Important Greasing Point
Apply 2 – 3 strokes of grease with grease gun
at Identified points every 50 hours:
Greasing
Sr.No Location points
1 Front & Rear Pillow Block 2
6 PTO Lever 1
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Tractor Storage
If the tractor is to be put out of service manifold of the engine and spray rust & rear axles.
for some time, it should be stored in a preventive through the air intake while • Install the battery. Be sure it is fully
dry place. the engine is being tuned. charged.
When placing the tractor in storage for • Drain the cooling system. • Check the fan & alternator belt
more then a month, follow the procedure • Plug all orifices which expose the tension.
given below, internal parts of the engine to the • Drain the rust preventive oil from
• Wash the tractor thoroughly clean and atmosphere. Detach additional the engine and oil filter and fill the
dry the tractor. weights from tractor, if any. crankcase with engine oil & refit oil
• Completely lubricate the tractor. • Jack the tractor so that the tyres filter.
• Drain the fuel tank, feed pump and fuel are clear off the ground. If this is not • Check all oil levels (engine oil,
filters. possible, check tyre pressure regularly transmission, hydraulic oil)
• Disconnect the fuel return pipe at the and keep inflated to recommended • Top up coolant / antifreeze.
fuel tank and connect suitable tubing pressures. Rotate wheels periodically • Remove the extra plugs, if fitted on
to allow excess fuel to drain into a to prevent them standing on the same engine.
container. place for long periods. • Service air cleaner.
• Fill the system with calibrating oil of • Remove batteries and store in a cool • Drain the calibrating oil from the fuel
1.5 litres quantity. dry place, keep topped up and fully system and fill the fuel tank with clean
• Drain the lubricating oil from the charged. fuel.
crankcase sump and fill to normal level • Keep the clutch disengaged. • Open all doors and windows or move
with rust preventive oil. • Always keep the PC & DC lever in the tractor out of the storage room, to
• Run the engine for 1.5 minutes. Switch lifted condition (i.e lower links are in avoid danger from exhaust fumes. Then,
off the engine. Remove the starting lifted condition) to prevent rusting of start the engine and run it at low speed.
key. Hydraulic Cylinder from inside. Observe all gauges and be sure they
• Drain the calibrating oil from the fuel Using the tractor after storage are functioning properly and reading
tank only. • Check the tyre air pressure and inflate normal.
• Seal the fuel system with the same the tyres, if necessary.
quantity of calibrating oil in it. • Jack the tractor up and remove the
• Remove air cleaner hose from the support blocks from under the front
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Fuel Saving Tips
To save fuel and oil in your tractor, following • Proper moisture in field ensures, good
things should always be ensured ploughing and less fuel consumption.
• Carry out regular maintenance as per • Avoid sudden acceleration and braking
maintenance schedules. of tractor.
• Always stop any fuel or oil leakages. • Do not overload tractor.
• Do not reduce the speed of the tractor • Replace bald tyre. Keep proper tyre
by depressing the clutch half way. pressure.
Instead use low gear.
• Put adequate ballast on rear tyres for
• In-case black smoke is observed, get the minimum slippage.
engine checked by M & M dealer for fuel
• Ensure clutch does not slip or brakes
injection system, air cleaner system.
are binding.
• The engine should not be run too cold
• Always buy genuine spares from the
in winter.
authorised dealer / distributors.
• Set hydraulic draft control as per
recommendation. Get your tractor regularly serviced
by Authorised Mahindra Dealer or its
• Plan your field so as to have minimum Authorised Service Centre.
idle time of turning.
• Use matching and quality implement.
• Use correct gear and engine speed to
get best coverage.
• Keep your implement in best condition
by replacing worn out parts, proper
lubrication.
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Tips for Conservation of Soil, Rainwater and Soil Moisture and better Agriculture
• Do summer ploughing by Mahindra enhance fertilizer efficiency and crop crops when rain fails or after the
Tractors driving soil turning plough, growth and yield. monsoon is over.
run this machine across the slope,
• In the areas with low rains, preferably • When water requirement of the crop
not along the slope. This would help
sow deep rooted crops which could is not very high and field in undulating,
to receive and conserve nutrients
take moisture from deep layers. In use sprinkle irrigation system. In hilly
rich first rainwater and prevent top
undulating areas sow such crops areas if orchard crops are being
soil loss.
which hold soil more firmly. Sow them taken, use even drip irrigation system.
• Strengthen field bands before the in line across the slope. This would Both will help to conserve soil and
onset of rains by using Mahindra result in holding / conserving soil and water and enhance the fer tilizer
tractors driven ridger and band soil moistures more effectively. efficiency.
maker. If land is undulating make
• In undulating and hilly areas, do • Apply organic manure as much as
smaller plots and always run the
terrace cultivation as far as possible, possible in orders to increase the soils
cultivating machine across the slope,
the gradient of terrace should be moisture holding capacity.
never along the slope. This would help
slightly in reverse direction vai-a-via
to conserve soil and rain water in situ. • Contact Mahindra Tractor Service
the slope and never along the slope.
• Sow the crops in line. If the land is Also sow crops in lines across the centers and / or consult university
even slightly undulating always sow slope in the terraced field. This would / state Govt. extension of agency
in line across the slope. help to conserve both water and soil. personnel for detail and any other
tractor and crop related information.
• Do mechanical interculturing operation • In high rainfall undulating areas, Mahindra is always at your Services
as frequently as required. This would no matter how much budding and in thick and thin.
help to conserve soil moisture in terrace cultivation and other soil and
three ways namely, receiving and moisture cultivation practices are
conserving rain and irrigated water adopted, it is not always possible to
more effectively, prevent soil moisture conserve all rain water and soil. In
loss through soil capillary movement such situations have small field ponds.
and removing weeds which cause, This would help to conserve rain
interalia, soil moisture loss through water and enable in providing atleast
evapo - transpiration. This would also one life saving irrigation to standing
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Fault Tracing
Probable cause Possible remedy
Engine turns but does not start
Stopper knob pulled out Push the knob in
Water in fuel Drain system, clean and refill with proper fuel
Fuel system choked Replace primary / secondary filter
Batteries discharged Charge or replace
Air cleaner choked Clean air cleaner. Replace primary filter element
Excessive oil consumption
Oil level in crankcase too high Maintain correct oil level
Oil leaking Rectify leakage
Crankcase breather clogged Wash in petrol, blow dry and replace
Engine overheats
Insufficient coolant in the cooling system Check coolant level in radiator and top up if necessary
Cooling system clogged Clean out radiator & water jackets of engine
Insufficient oil Top up and maintain proper oil level
Brakes dragging Check brake linkages for free movement and adjust free pedal play
Excessive smoke
Air cleaner paper element choked Remove check & clean
Improper grade / impurities in Fuel Use correct grade of fuel
Probable cause Possible remedy
Excessive fuel consumption *
Fuel leaks Tighten or replace fuel lines
Engine overloaded Select the gear w.r.t load, speed
Engine not operating at proper temperature Check cooling system and thermostat.
For problems other than above, contact your nearest Mahindra & Mahindra Dealer or its Authorised Service Centre.
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Sustainability
Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of Battery Electrolyte :
the present without compromising the ability of future generations
Battery Electrolyte contains Sulfuric acid which is a dangerous
to meet their own needs. Thus it is our responsibility to preserve
chemical. It should not be directly discharged into drains. Discharging
the natural resources and do not indulge in polluting the same.
electrolyte pollutes our drinking water system and pose serious
Hence we should be careful while discharging used Oil and Battery
threat to our marine life. Batteries should be serviced only through
electrolyte/Batteries.
Authorised Battery Dealers who neutralises the acid and convert it
Waste / Used Oils : into harmless water before discharging the same.
The drained Oil from Engine, Transmission etc Let us follow the above steps and help in creating a cleaner and
should not be disposed off in drains as it pollutes greener planet for ourselves and for the generations to come.
the ground water. It should be given only to
licensed businesses which deals in used oils and
recycle them.
Batteries :
Tractor Batteries contains lead which is
poisonous and if not disposed off properly
can result into serious health hazard.
Therefore Old/ Dead Batteries should not
be sold to illegal vendors as they melt the
lead and pollute the environment and pose
serious threat to people who handle them.
Batteries should be returned only to the
authorised Battery Dealers who surrenders the batteries to OE
manufacturers and help save the environment. • SAVE WATER
• GROW MORE TREES
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WARRAnTY ACKnOWLEDGEMEnT FORM
“I, being a customer of a Mahindra & Mahindra (“Company”) product, hereby agree to receive regular, transactional & promotional communications from
the Company and/or its authorized channel partners/personnel in the form of short messages (SMS), direct phone calls, automated phone calls, personal
surveys etc.”
WARRAnTY ACKnOWLEDGEMEnT FORM
“I, being a customer of a Mahindra & Mahindra (“Company”) product, hereby agree to receive regular, transactional & promotional communications from
the Company and/or its authorized channel partners/personnel in the form of short messages (SMS), direct phone calls, automated phone calls, personal
surveys etc.”
PRE DELIVERY InSPECTIOn (PDI) REPORT
InFORMATIOn ABOUT O.E. ITEMS
PRE DELIVERY InSPECTIOn (PDI) REPORT
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