OPERATOR MANUAL |CAPTAIN 273 4WD 99
5.47 Long Idle Period
Take the following precautionary measures when your
Tractor is not going to be used for a long period of time.
• Park the tractor in dry .sheltered place.
• Drain the coolant from the radiator and engine.
• Grease all points provided with grease nipples.
• Clean the fuel filter.
• Generally clean the tractor .particularly the bodywork components. Protect the painted parts
by applying silicon wax and the unpainted metal parts by applying protective lubricant. Park
the tractor in a dry, sheltered and possibly ventilated place.
• Make sure that all the controls are in neutral (including the electric switches and parking
brake controls.
• Remove the ignition key from ignition switch & off battery isolator switch.
• Empty the fuel tank and fill with it with new diesel fuel until the maximum level is reached.
• Remove the battery, clean the cover and spread Vaseline on the terminal and terminal caps.
Now connect the battery in the ventilated place where the temperature is not liable to drop
below 10 and where it is not exposed to direct sunlight.
• Check the battery charge with a voltmeter as described in the battery part of this section
Recharge if it is necessary. Place stands or other supports under the axles in order to take
the weight off the wheels. When the tractor is raised in this way, it is advisable to deflate the
tyres. If this is not possible, the tire pressure must be periodically checked. Cover the tractor
with a tarpaulin (not plastic or waterproof)
CAUTION: At the end of the idle period. When you start the engine again, pay
particular attention to the instruction about starting engine in the operation
chapter.
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