LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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TRACTOR STORAGE
Tractors that are to be stored for an extended pe-
riod should be protected during storage. The fol-
lowing is a suggested list of operations to be car-
ried out.
1. Thoroughly clean the tractor. Use touch-up paint
where necessary to prevent rust.
2. Check the tractor for worn or damaged parts.
Install new parts as required.
3. Raise the lift arms hydraulically to their fully
raised position so the lift piston is in a fully ex-
tended position. This fills the cylinder with oil
and will protect the cylinder wall surfaces from
corrosion.
4. Lubricate the tractor. Drain and refill the trans-
mission, hydraulic system and rear axle with
new oil. Drain the engine oil and refill with new
lubricating oil. Also clean the air cleaner.
5. If the tractor is stored or removed from operation
for an extended period, special precautions
should be taken to protect the fuel injection
pump and the injector nozzles against corrosion
and gumming during the storage period.
Before storing, the fuel system should be
flushed with a special oil, a quantity of which
will remain in the system when the engine is
shut down for storage.
Special diesel fuel system flushing oils are
available from most oil companies. If special
flushing oil is not readily obtainable, mix one
U.S. pint (0.8327 lmp. pt.) (.473 liters) of SAE
10 non-detergent engine oil with 10 U.S. quarts
(8.33 lmp. qts.) (9.46 liters) of No.2 diesel fuel.
Drain the fuel tank and pour two U.S. gallons
(1.67 lmp. gals.) (7.57 liters) of the special
flushing oil (or lubricating mixture) in the fuel
tank.
Run the engine for 10 minutes to ensure com-
plete distribution of the special oil through the
injection pump and fuel injectors. There is no
need to remove the injector nozzles.
Fill the fuel tank with No.1 diesel fuel.
IMPORTANT ：
：：
： Do not use No.2 diesel fuel for
winter storage because of wax separation and
setting at low temperature.
6. Open the drain valve of radiator and engine
block. Flush the system, close the drain valve,
and fill with a 50/50 solution of permanent anti-
freeze and clear water.
7. Remove the battery and clean it thoroughly. Be
sure that it is fully charged, and that the electro-
lyte is at the proper level. Place it in storage in a
cool, dry place above freezing temperature. The
battery should be charged periodically during
storage.
8. Place blocking under the tractor axles to remove
the weight from the tires.
9. Cover the exhaust pipe opening.
10. Place pedal spacer between clutch pedal and
step plate to separate clutch disc from flywheel,
Figure 84.
Figure 84 - Installing Pedal Spacer
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