1. At least on a daily basis check all
oil levels. Water level in the radia-
tor and electrolyte level in the bat-
tery and perform services accord-
ing to the service schedule.
2. Ensure tire pressure are even
and the correct pressure for the
job being done is maintained.
3. Check to ensure that the all con
-
trols and preventative mech-
anisms of the tractor and im-
pl e me n t wo r k co r r e c t ly a n d
effectively.
4. Ensure that an adequate set of
the correct tools is available for
maintenance and minor repairs.
5. Ensure that all service work and
repairs are carried out on a flat
area with a concrete or similar
oor.
Do not carry out service work on
a tractor until it is switched off,
and the parking brake applied
and wheels choked.
SAFETY TIPS DURING MAINTENANCE
Where a tractor is started in a
confined area, ensure that the
area is well ventilated as exhaust
gases are very harmful, and can
cause death.
6. Do not work under raised imple-
ments.
7. When changing wheels or tires
ensure that a suitable wheel
stand is placed under the axle
prior to removing the wheel and
the wheels are chocked.
8. Where guards or shields need to
be removed to perform a service
or repair, ensure that the guard
or shield is correctly reinstalled
before starting the tractor.
9. Never refuel near a naked ame
or with an overheated engine.
Ensure to turn off Engine before
refueling.
10. The cooling system operates un-
der pressure, take care when re-
moving the radiator cap on a hot
engine to prevent being scald-
ed by steam or hot water. Do not
add water in the radiator when
the engine is hot. Add water to
the radiator only after the engine
cools down completely.
11. To prevent res keep the tractor
including the engine clean and
free from inflammable materi-
al and well away from fuels and
other inammable material.
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