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SECTION 4
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION
This section gives full details of the maintenance
procedures required to keep your tractor in optimal
working conditions. The lubrication and maintenance
table on pages 4--5 and 4--6 can be used for rapid
reference for this purpose. All operations are
numbered to facilitate use.
In addition to the normal maintenance operations
listed, the following parts must be checked during
flexible maintenance or during the first 50 hours of
operation:
• Wheel nut tightness;
• Oil levels in hub and front axle casing -
four--wheel drive only.
WARNING
Park the tractor on level ground and, where possible,
ensure all hydraulic cylinders are fully extended
before checking oil levels.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and follow all the safety precautions listed in
“Tractor maintenance”, in section 1.
NOTE: Dispose of any filters and liquids used in an
appropriate and with respect to the environment.
CAUTION
Do not carry out any inspections, lubrication,
maintenance or adjustments on the tractor with the
engine running.
HOW T O PREVEN T CONTAMIN ATION OF
THE SYSTEM
To avoid contamination when changing oil, filters, etc.,
always clean the area around the fill points, inspection
and drain plugs, dipsticks and filters.
Before connecting external cylinders, make sure that
the oil inside is clean, that it has not deteriorated after
prolonged storage and that it is of the type specified.
To prevent dirt entering, clean the lubricating fittings
before lubrication. Clean excess lubricant from the
fittings after lubrication.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The intervals suggested in the lubrication and
maintenance table are those to be followed under
normal working conditions.
Intervals should be in line with working and
environmental conditions. The intervals should be
shortened in adverse working conditions (wet, mud,
sand, high dust levels).
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
TABLES -- Pages 4--5 and 4--6
The table s list the interval s at which routine checks,
lubrication, maintenance and/or adjustments should be
carried out. Use the table as a quick reference guide
when carrying out maintenance on the tractor. The
operations follow the order in the table.
RUNNING--IN PERIOD
During the running--in period (approximately 50 hours
of work), in addition to carrying out the operations
indicated in section 9 -- ‘First 50 Hours Service’, we
recommend the following:
• Run the engine for a few minutes at low speeds
and let it idle after every cold start;
• Do not let the engine run at minimum speeds for
a long time;
• Do not use the tractor continuously for heavy
work;
• Follow the above recommendations after
replacement of major parts.
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