Mahindra 3535 - Tractor Storage Precautions

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35 Series-HST, Model - 3535, 4035, 4535 & 5035
Tractor Storage Precautions
Precautions to be taken for Tractor Storage
Sr.
Activity Objective
Every Every More than
No. 15 days 45 days 45 days
1 a) First start the Engine & allow it to Lubrication to internal parts of the
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idle for 2 to 3 minutes. Engine.
b) Then Run the Tractor for 10 minutes Lubrication to Internal parts of the
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from one place to Another Place at Transmission.
1800 to 2000 RPM.
Charging of the Battery.
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Splashing of fuel from inside of the 
fuel tank.
2 Operate all Electricals such as Switches, To avoid malfunctioning due to
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Flasher, Lamps, horn. oxidation of the contacts.
3 Drain the water inside the Fuel tank To avoid Algae/ Rust formation &
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using Drain Plug. subsequent chocking of the fuel lines.
4 Raise The Lift arms of Hydraulics to This raised position will fill the
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their full raised position by raising the Cylinder & protect it’s walls from
lift arms using position control lever corrosion.
on right hand.
5 Apply Anti-oxidant spray on the Battery To avoid oxidation of terminals.
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/ Alternator / Starter motor terminals.
6 Clean Sheet Metal & Chassis with To avoid accumulation dust which
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dry cloth. may result into detoriation of Paint
Quality.
7 Keep the Tractor with Hand brake To avoid locking of the Brakes
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disengaged.
8 De-clutching - Place spacers between To avoid sticking of the clutch plate
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clutch pedal & foot plate to keep clutch & subsequent damage.
plate free. (Not Applicable for HST)
9 Masking (with Tape) of all the openings To avoid rusting due to moisture entry.
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(Such as Aircleaner, Fuel tank cap,
Silencer, Breathers of Engine / Brakes /
Transmission / VTU).
10 Disconnect Battery Terminals. To avoid discharge of the Battery. >
 Indicates Activity to be carried out at these intervals.
> To be done whenever tractor is not in use for a long period of time i.e. more than 45 days.
a) It is recommended to Fill the fuel Tank with Diesel fuel & Top up the tank to prevent any condensation
in unfilled portion of the tank resulting into rust formation & contamination.
b) If the tractor is standstill ( not run ) for more than 3 months then It is recommended to replace the
Diesel to avoid detoriation in the performance.