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8 Tractor storage
8.1 General instructions
ATTENTION: RULES ON LONG-TERM STORAGE, PRESERVATION, REPRESER-
VATION AND DEPRESERVATION OF THE ENGINE INSTALLED ON THE TRACTOR
ARE GIVEN IN THE ENGINE OPERATION MANUAL, WHICH YOU CAN PURCHASE
FROM YOUR DEALER! RULES ON INTER-SHIFT AND SHORT-TERM STORAGE OF
THE ENGINE INSTALLED ON THE TRACTOR, ARE GIVEN IN THIS SECTION 8 “TRAC-
TOR STORAGE”.
The tractors shall be stored in the indoor area or under a shed as per GOST 7751-85.
If indoors premises are not available, tractors may be stored on outdoor special sites,
with obligatory preservation, sealing and components dismounting, that require warehous-
ing.
Put tractors in the inter-shift storage, if their operation is interrupted for up to 10 days,
short-term storage if duration of idle interval is from ten days to two months, and long-term
storage if interruption of use lasts for over two months. Start preparation for short-term stor-
age straight after works completion, and for long-term storage – not later than 10 days after
works termination.
8.2 Requirements for inter-shift storage of machines
Tractor may be stored on storage yards, and inter-shift storage grounds, or directly
on works execution sites. All openings, through which atmospheric precipitation can get in-
side tractor cavities, shall be tightly covered. Accumulator batteries shall be switched off.
8.3 Requirements for short-term tractors storage
Put the tractor for storage as a complete unit without removing components and as-
sembly units from the tractor. Follow the instructions of subsection 8.2 “Requirements for
inter-shift storage of tractors”.
Accumulator batteries shall be turned off. Electrolyte level and density shall conform
to the accumulator battery maintenance requirements listed in paragraph 6.4.3.2 of subsec-
tion 6.4.3 “Technical maintenance every 250 hours of operation.” If tractors are stored at low
temperatures or for a period exceeding one month, the batteries shall be dismounted and
sent to a warehouse.
8.4 Requirements for outdoors long-term storage
Before putting a tractor in the storage check its technical condition. Carry out basic
maintenance services.
Technological maintenance when preparing tractor for long-term storage includes:
- cleaning and washing;
- dismounting and preparing for storage tractor components subject to storage in spe-
cially equipped warehouses;
- sealing of openings and cavities from ingress of moisture and dust;
- tractor and its components’ preservation;
- putting tractor on supporting blocks (plates);
- following the instructions of operation manual for engine 243-0000100OM (or
243С/245С-0000100 OM, if your tractor is equipped with engine 245.5С) as regards prepar-
ing the engine for long-term storage.
After operation the tractor must be cleaned off dust, mud, oil leaks, vegetation and other
remains. Components where water is not allowed (generators, relays, etc.), are protected with
protecting cover. After tractor is cleaned and washed, it must be blown off with compressed air
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