SECTION V MAINTENANCE
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After filling, screw in the oil filler plug and run the engine for a few
minutes
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Check the oil level through the sightglass and top up if necessary
Warning: take care when draining oil; hot oil can cause severe burns.
Used oil should be collected in suitable containers prior to being taken to a
specialised disposal centre.
Maintenance of the hydrostatic power steering
Inspect the pipes for cracks or breaks and check for leaks around the pipe
fittings and the control valve.
On illumination of the filter restriction warning light : renew filter (see
pag. 51) following the instructions on page 139.
Bleeding air from the hydraulic system
When necessary, bleed the air from the steering system by loosening the
two fittings on the steering cylinder and then turning the steering wheel in
both directions (with the engine running) until the oil flowing from the
fittings is free of air bubbles.
Tighten the unions and top up the gearbox oil.
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WARNING: KEEP THE TRACTOR LOCKED, USING A CHOCK, WHEN
PARKING ON SLEEP GROUND, REPAIRING OR MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATING.
WARNING: BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS AND RELATED ACCES-
SORIES CONTAIN LEAD AND LEAD COMPOUNDS, CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND
BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. WASH HANDS
AFTER HANDLING.