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08-19-2006 14:15:06




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Hi, I'm new to the forum... New to tractors as well... My grandfather passed away about a month ago, and with him all the knowledge of most things mechanical have passed as well... He had an incredible amount of tools and gadgets that my grandmother and I have been trying to figure out... One thing I can't figure out is his old Ford 600 Series Workmaster Tractor... I know the thing is in good shape (he used it often and as recently as about a month and a half ago)... But that's about all I know about this thing... Can anyone please tell me how to start it!? I don't even know how this thing runs, but I'm a super-quick learner! If you can help guide me through how to start it and get it running I would greatly appreciate it... I would hate for this wonderful machine to sit around and gather rust while it could be out working! My grandmother and I greatly appreciate your help...

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rustyj14

08-20-2006 10:38:40




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 Re: absolutely, completely ignorant... Please Hel in reply to spellingerror, 08-19-2006 14:15:06  
Aren't ya sorry now, because you never helped him, or stayed around long enough to absorb anything pertaining to tractors, etc>? I read so much about:" An old Geezer playing around wioth his old junk!" Us "Old Geezers" like to do that just to hear a fine old piece of equipment spring to life, something ya don't get nowadays with yer heavily noise-proofed cars and sport utes! by: Rusty Jones-an Old geezer!

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msb

08-19-2006 21:46:11




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 Re: absolutely, completely ignorant... Please Hel in reply to spellingerror, 08-19-2006 14:15:06  
By any chance do you live in FEESHERS(code,lol),In? If so I'll stop by as soom as Bill says you will be home.



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John S-B

08-19-2006 19:49:47




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 Re: absolutely, completely ignorant... Please Hel in reply to spellingerror, 08-19-2006 14:15:06  
BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING, get an operators manual for this tractor. Then before you try to start it read it all the way through. Two reasons for this, it will help you learn all about operation of the tractor and it will teach you to be patient when operating it. Get a manual from a ford dealer, Tractor Supply Stores or from this web site. (top left corner of this page) A tractor can kill you in seconds, there are plenty of people here that can tell you about old farmers who have spent their lives around tractors but lost their lives from split second bad decisions. Having said that, a tractor can give you many hours of satisfaction from restoration or just working it. Try to find some one who is knowledgable to give you a hand. Good luck, take your time and enjoy!

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MarkB_MI

08-19-2006 19:34:14




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 Re: absolutely, completely ignorant... Please Hel in reply to spellingerror, 08-19-2006 14:15:06  
This tractor has a neutral interlock. So the transmission must be in neutral for the starter button to go all the way down. Oh, that thing on the transmission next to the gear shift lever is the starter button.

So here's the routine to start:

1. Check coolant, oil and fuel levels.

2. Turn on the fuel. There will be some kind of fuel shutoff on the tank, and it will probably be turned off.

3. Climb on board the tractor and put the transmission in neutral. If it starts to roll step on one of the brake pedals on the right hand side of the transmission.

4. Crack open the throttle. That's the lever on the right hand side of the steering wheel.

5. If it's very cold, set the choke. That's the knob on the left hand side of the tractor that is connected by a long rod to the carburetor. If the weather is warm, you should be able to leave the choke alone.

6. Turn on the ignition switch, which may be a key switch or about any other kind of switch.

7. Hold down the clutch pedal and depress the starter switch. Either it will fire up immediately or it won't start at all.

8. If you set the choke, unset it before the tractor dies.

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Coloken

08-19-2006 16:58:58




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 Re: absolutely, completely ignorant... Please Hel in reply to spellingerror, 08-19-2006 14:15:06  
Just to say one thing; A 600 ford in good shape is one of the handest tractor you can find. If you need a tractor, hang onto it, especially since it was granddad's.



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buickanddeere

08-19-2006 16:44:50




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 Re: absolutely, completely ignorant... Please Hel in reply to spellingerror, 08-19-2006 14:15:06  
Here is a situation to remind te rest of us to get the family/heirs at least familarized with the shop, tools and toys. Hate to think of my tools & toys being sold off for scrap metal price.



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ron,ar

08-19-2006 15:04:03




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 Re: absolutely, completely ignorant... Please Hel in reply to spellingerror, 08-19-2006 14:15:06  
Where are you located (which state) with this tractor? If you live close to anyone on this forum most of these guys will be willing to help you in person. It will be safer that way.



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Turke Bros. Farms

08-19-2006 14:26:20




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 Re: absolutely, completely ignorant... Please Hel in reply to spellingerror, 08-19-2006 14:15:06  
Well slow down a minute! Can you drive a stick shift? And if this thing has been sitting you may have to charge the battery or replace it. The second thing is indentify the battery is it 6 or 12 volt. If you cant do that then look at the positive side of the battery...you know forget it just call me on my cell at 810-434-0108 and i will walk you through it.



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