1. Check the tire air pressure and in-
atethetiresiftheyarelow.
2. Remove the blocks from under the
front and rear axles of the tractor by
raising the tractor with a jack.
3. Install a fully charged battery.
4. Check the fan belt tension.
5.Check all uid levels. (Engine oil,
transmission/hydraulic oil, engine
coolant and any attached imple-
ments)
6. Start the engine. Observe all gauges.
If all gauges are functioning properly
and reading normal, move the trac-
tor outside. Once outside, park the
tractor and let the engine idle for at
leastveminutes.Shuttheengineoff
and walk around tractor and make a
visual inspection looking for evidence
of oil or water leaks.
7. With the engine fully warmed up,
release the parking brake and test
the brakes for proper adjustment as
you move forward. Adjust the brakes
if necessary.
REMOVING THE TRACTOR
FROM STORAGE
10. Store the tractor in a dry, protected
place. Store the tractor with cover
on.
11. Store the tractor indoors in a dry
area that is protected from sunlight
and excessive heat. If the tractor
must be stored outdoors, cover it
with a waterproof tarpaulin.
Jack the tractor up and place
blocks under the front and rear
axles so that all four tires are off
the ground. Keep the tires out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
When washing the tractor, be
sure to stop the engine. Allow
sufcient time for the engine to
cool before washing.
Cover the tractor after the muf
-
er and the engine have cooled
down.
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IMPORTANT