Ford 2000 - TRACTOR STORAGE

SECTION
G GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
TRACTOR
STORAGE
If
a
tractor is to
be stored
tor an
extendod
period
carry
out the
followino
operations:
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1. Thoroughly
clean
the tractor.
2. Lubricate
the
tractor:
drain all
oil from
the engine,
the
transmission
and
rear axle,
and refill with
new
oil to the
correct
specification.
3. Drain
the fuel
tank of ordinary
fuel
and pour
about
two gallons
of
special
calibrating
(lubricating)
fuel
(consult
your
authorised
Ford
Tractor
Dealer
for
availability)
into the
fuel tank.
4. Run the
engine
for about
10 minutes
to ensure
complete
distribution
of
the
special oil
throughout
the fuel
system. There
is
no need
t< remove
the
injector
nozzles.
5.
Remove
the battery
and
check that it
is fully
charged.
Store the
battery
In
a warm
place and
re-charge
periodically.
6. Place
supports
under
the tractor
axles
to take
the weight
off the
tyres.
7. Drain all
coolant
from the
radiator
and engine
block.
8. Support
the lift
arms
in the fully
raised
position.
9.
Cover
the exhaust
pipe opening.
To
prepare
the tractor
for service
after
the storage period
:-
1-
Inflate
tyres
to the recommended
pressures
; refill
the cooling
system
and the
fuel
tank;
check
the oil levels
in the
engine
sump,
transmission,
and
rear
axle; install
a fully
charged
battery.
2. Remove
the
exhaust pipe
covering
(if other
than
rain cap
attachment).
3.
Start the
engine
and let it idle
a few
minutes.
Check
that all
controls
are
functioning
correctly
and that
the engine
is
receiving
lubrication.
4. Drive
the tractor
without
a load
to ensure
that it
is operating
satisfactorily.
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