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STORING
TRACTOR
Whenever tractor will not be used for several
months, use following procedures to properly store
it. This minimizes corrosion and deterioration:
1) Service any malfunctions.
2) Change engine oil as instructed on page 67
Used oil would not give adequate protection,
3) Flush cooling system as instructed on page
71. Be sure system is full of coolant and
coolant contains a rust inhibitor (in anti-
freeze or summer coolant conditioner).
IMPORTANT
If
you drain cooling system to prevent freezing,
first add a suitable rust preventive. Run engine to
circulate preventive and leave a protective coating
throughout the system.
4)
Add.0.25
Q
(0.26 quart) of corrosion inhibi-
tor to transmission-hydraulic system.
5) Drain fuel tank and add then 4
11
(1 gallon)
of fuel. Add 0.4
P
(0.42 quart) of corrosion
inhabitor.
6)
Run engine until
it
reaches normal ternpera-
ture.
Raise and lower hydraulic lift several
times.
7) Add 0.5
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(0.5 quart) more of inhibitor to
fuel tank.
8) Add 0.5
Q
(0.5 quart) of inhibitor to engine
crankcase.
9) Seal end of air intake pipe, crankcase
breather pipe, hydraulic system breather
pipe. muffler, and engine oil filler with
plastic bags and tape.
10) Loosen alternator belt after
it
has cooled.
11)
Block clutch pedal down in the disengaged
position
as
shown below.
Clutch
pedal
lock
latch
A
CAUTION
Store battery out of reach of children.
12) Remove and clean battery. Store
it
in
a
cool, dry place, and keep it charged every
one month.
13) Remove any weight from tractor
14) Inflate tires to the maximum pressure
specified on page 48.
15) Apply grease to all fittings.
16) Coat exposed metal surfaces, such as axles,
with grease or a corrosion inhibitor.
17) Raise tires off ground. Protect them from
heat and sunlight.
18) Throughly clean tractor. Touch up any
painted surfaces that are scratched or
chipped.
19) If tractor must be stored outside,-cover
it
with a waterwoof material.
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