Tractor Principles / The Action, Mechanism, Handling, Care, Maintenance and Repair of the Gas Engine Tractor

Name: Tractor Principles / The Action, Mechanism, Handling, Care, Maintenance and Repair of the Gas Engine Tractor
Author: Roger B. Whitman

By Roger B. Whitman

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A practical, illustrated guide to gasoline-powered farm tractors that explains engine operation, fuels and carburetion, ignition systems (magneto and battery), and transmission and clutch designs alongside chassis and steering arrangements. It covers lubrication methods, breaking-in, daily inspection, cold-weather starting, driving techniques, and common adjustments and repairs. Various component types and design variations are compared so readers can identify parts and troubleshoot across different makes. Detailed diagrams and step-by-step maintenance advice support hands-on care, timing and governor adjustment, carburetor and ignition tuning, and safe, effective operation.

About the Author

Roger B. Whitman

Roger B. Whitman was an author known for his contributions to automotive engineering and mechanics. His notable works include "Motor-car Principles; The Gasoline Automobile," which explores the fundamentals of gasoline-powered vehicles, and "Tractor Principles / The Action, Mechanism, Handling, Care, Maintenance and Repair of the Gas Engine Tractor," a comprehensive guide on gas engine tractors. Through these texts, Whitman provided valuable insights into the operation and maintenance of early 20th-century machinery, reflecting the technological advancements of his time.