Operator`s manual

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I. Checks and adjustments
I7. If the tractor is not used
I7.1. Storing the tractor
For a period shorter than two months
No special measures are required provided that:
--- The tractor has been regularly maintained
--- The tractor is clean and has been washed
--- The coolant contains enough anti---corrosion liquid
--- The fuel tank is full
--- The battery is kept in a suitable place
--- The air conditioning is operated for a few minutes at
least once a month.
For a period longer than two months
--- Clean, wash and lubricate the tractor
--- Clean the fuel tank
--- Fill the fuel tank with fuel
--- Change prefilter of the fuel system, distributor models
--- Change the fuel filter and bleed the fuel system of air
--- Clean the air cleaner
--- Change engine oil and oil filter
--- Make sure that the coolant contains enough anti---corro-
sion liquid and check the charge in the battery
--- Run the engine until it is thoroughly warm
--- Lower the hydraulic lift to its lower position
--- Stop the engine, unscrew the injectors and pour 0.1 liter
of preserving oil into each cylinder.
--- Crank the engine a few rews. Refit the injectors with
new gaskets.
--- Remove the battery, clean it and store it in a cool dry
place where there is an even temperature. Charge the
battery every 2 months.
---Slackenthefanbelt(compressionbelt)
--- Protect exposed parts against corrosion by applying
anti---corrosion oil.
--- Cover the air induction pipe to the air cleaner and the
exhaust pipe with a plastic bag or similar.
--- Operate the air conditioning for a few minutes at least
once a month
I7.2. Removing the tractor from
storage
After a period shorter than two
months
--- Fit the battery (fully charged)
--- Check the oil level in the engine and transmission, the
coolant level in the r adiator, the electrolyte level in the
battery and the tyre/tire pressures.
--- Carry out the general lubrication
--- Bleed the fuel system if required
--- Start the engine without racing it
--- Test---run the tractor and make sure that everything
works correctly.
After a period longer than two months
--- Check the tyre/tire pressures
--- Remove the protective covers
--- Turn the radiator fan carefully forwards and backwards,
so that the sealing ring of the coolant pump works loose
(it may have stuck to the shaft).
--- Wash off any anti---corrosion oil applied to the exterior of
the tractor
--- Tension the fan belt (compression belt)
--- Remove the valve cover and lubricate the rocker mecha-
nism with engine lubricating oil.
--- Check the oil level in the engine and transmission, the
coolant level in the r adiator and the electrolyte level in
the battery
--- Bleed the fuel system of air
--- Refit the battery (fully charged)
--- Start the engine without racing it
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