7-6
Maintenance
X6 - P/N 6525032M1
Lubrication and maintenance
Foreword
This section described the operations required to correctly
service your tractor and keep it in top condition. The Rou-
tine Maintenance Table serves as quick reference. Each
step is numbered for easier reference.
WARNING: Park the tractor on flat ground and, if
possible, extend all the cylinders before you check
the oil levels.
Safety precautions
Read and comply with all the safety precautions in the
“Tractor maintenance” part of the Safety Notes Section.
NOTE: Always dispose of replaced parts or substances
(filters, oil, battery etc.) according to rules and laws. Refer
to the manufacturer's specifications on the Material Safety
Data Sheet.
Sealed units
Please remember that the seals on the following
parts: injection pump and overspeed screw, must not
be removed at any time.
If you need to repair or adjust any of these units, contact
your local dealer or authorised repair shop. The war-
ranty is automatically invalidated if these seals are
tampered with.
Maintenance of front power take-off
(if equipped)
Periodically throughout the year, additional attention
should be made to the following:
- Check all bolts, screws and fixings etc. are tight.
- Check the PTO housing for any leaks. Operating the
Front PTO at low oil levels can cause damage to the
housing, incorrect operation of the PTO clutch and also
damage to the environment.
- Check the condition of the flexible rubber drive cou-
pling, mounted to the crankshaft pulley. Make sure the
coupling is installed correctly and is not brittle.
- Apply grease to the drive shaft spline.
- Every 5 or 10 operation hours, check in the whole power
take-off system that all bolts are perfectly tightened and
there are no leaks in the hydraulic system.
- After 450 hours work, check that all bolts are tightened
to the prescribed torques and there are no leaks in the
hydraulic system. Grease all points periodically with
all grease nipples. Use a universal high grade grease.
Check for any wear or breakage.
Running in
Fade-free efficiency and a long working life largely depend
on how the new tractor is treated during the running in
period. It is therefore extremely important to follow these
instructions:
- Your engine does not require any special running in
when new. You can use it at full power from the start,
but you must never overload it. Avoid using the engine
at full power before it reaches an operating tempera-
ture of at least 60°C (140°F).
- Every time you start the engine from cold, let it run
slowly without load for a few minutes to warm up. This
is particularly important with turbo-charged engines.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods.
- Regularly check for oil leaks.
- To ensure long clutch life, carefully run in the clutch
plates. To do this, operate the clutch frequently but
gradually during the first 15 hours' service.
After the first 50 hours
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Replace the fuel filter twice during the first 100 hours
service (after 50 hours and after 100 hours). After this,
replace the fuel filter at the intervals specified in the
'Routine Maintenance Table'.
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Steering circuit: replace the filter on the delivery side.
Replace it afterwards every 250 hours.
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Check clutch pedal travel
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Check the brake pedal travel.
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Check all oil levels. If necessary, top up with oil of the
prescribed type.
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Check the tension of the fan belt.
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Grease all points with grease nipples.
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Check to make sure that all bolts, screws and nuts are
correctly torqued.
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Check the tyre pressure.
How to prevent pollution
To prevent pollution when oil, filters and so forth are
changed, always clean the zone around fill, level and
drain plugs, dipsticks and filters. Before connecting the
auxiliary cylinders, make sure that the oil they contain is
clean, that it has not deteriorated owing to long storage
and that it is of the prescribed type.
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