1. Check the bolts and nuts for loose-
ness, and tighten if necessary.
2. Apply grease to tractor areas
where bare metal will rust also to
pivot areas.
3. Detach the weights from the trac-
tor body.
4. Inflate the tires to a pressure a
little higher than usual.
5. C h a n g e t h e e n g ine o i l a n d
run the engine to circulate oil
throughout the engine parts all
for about 5 minutes.
6. Use the clutch locking pin to
keep the clutch disengaged. If
the clutch is left engaged for a
long period of time, the clutch
cover may rust, making clutch
disengagement impossible at the
next operation.
7. With all implements lowered to
the ground, coat any exposed
area such as hydraulic cylinder
piston rods with grease.
8. Remove the battery from the trac-
tor. Store the battery following the
battery storage procedures. (See
section "Battery” in Chapter Mainte-
nance.)
9. Keep the tractor in a dry place
where the tractor is sheltered
from rain. Cover the tractor.
10. Clean the engine components as
well as the tractor.
TRACTOR STORAGE
DAILY STORAGE
1. Keep the tractor clean when it is
stored. Make sure to wash it after
work.
2. Store it indoors if possible. If it
should be kept outside, cover it.
LONG-TERM STORAGE
3. Remove the battery from the trac-
tor in winter and store it indoors.
4. Add anti-freeze to the tractor in
winter season in order to prevent
the radiator from freezing.
5. Remove the ignition key and store
it separately.
If the tractor will be kept unused for
up to 1 year, follow the following
instructions. This is to operate the
tractor again with minimum prepara-
tion after long-term storage. After
performing the following instructions,
repeat them for the extension period.
When operating the tractor in
an enclosed area, ventilate the
area to release exhaust gas to
the outside. The exhaust gas
is colorless and not visible,
but is harmful.
•
WARNING
If the tractor is not used for
an extended period of time,
follow the instructions below
to prevent corrosion and per-
formance deterioration of the
tractor while it is stored.
•
IMPORTANT
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