Routine Maintenance
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PUTTING THE TRACTOR INTO STORAGE
Preparing the Tractor for Storage
When your tractor is not going to be used for
some time, store the tractor in a dry protected
place. Leaving your tractor outside, open to the
weather, will shorten its life.
Follow the procedure below when your tractor is
placed in storage for periods up to six months.
See your dealer for the procedure on longer
periods of storage.
STEP 1
Wash or clean and completely lubricate the
tractor. See the Lubrication Section in this
manual.
STEP 2
Clean the inside of the operators cab and
instrument console.
STEP 3
Rodents can damage a tractor in storage.
Rodents will eat plastic, insulation or rubber
material. Clean the areas where rodents may
nest. Leave access panels and doors open to
remove convenient nesting pockets. In some
conditions leaving moth balls will help discourage
rats and mice.
STEP 4
Run the engine long enough to completely warm
the oil in the crankcase before draining the oil.
Remove and replace the oil filter as instructed.
Fill the crankcase with fresh oil and run the
engine for two to five minutes.
STEP 5
Open the drain on the fuel filter and drain the
water and sediment before closing. Fill the fuel
tank with a premium grade diesel fuel. If this fuel
grade has not been used regularly, drain the fuel
tank and fill with premium diesel fuel. Run the
engine for five minutes to circulate the fuel
through the fuel injection system.
STEP 6
Clean the engine air filter and body.
STEP 7
Drain, flush and fill the cooling system with the
correct antifreeze mixture to protect the tractor to
the lowest anticipated temperature.
STEP 8
The batteries do not need to be removed from
the tractor, except for extended storage (more
than 30 days) below freezing temperatures. The
batteries must be fully charged to prevent
freezing. Disconnect the negative (-) ground
cable at the batteries to prevent possible
discharge. Check the battery charge every 30
days.
STEP 9
Store the tractor where there is protection from
sunlight. Clean the tires before storage. Support
the tractor so that the load is off the tires. If the
tractor is not supported, inflate the tires at regular
intervals.
STEP 10
Coat all exposed cylinder rods with light grease
to prevent rust.
Removing the Tractor from
Storage
It is recommended that caution be used when
starting an engine that has been in storage.
STEP 1
Open the fuel filter drain plug and remove
contaminated fuel. Close the drain plug.
STEP 2
Check that the grade of oil in the engine
crankcase is as specified in this Manual.
STEP 3
Check the coolant level in the reservoir and
radiator.
STEP 4
Check that the batteries are fully charged.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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