Owner`s manual

Additional resources:
Your county agricultural agent
STARTING AND INITIAL OPERATION
♦ Examine the machine and turn it over by hand after you have cleaned
and replaced all parts. If it turns freely, it is probably ready for
operation. Turn on the engine and operate the machine at low speed
until you are sure all parts are working smoothly.
♦ If there is a substantial amount of dirt in the crankcase, transmission
or gear train, change the oil and oil filter after operating the machine
for a few hours. Using fresh lubricant is cheaper than paying for
additional repairs.
ADDITIONAL STEPS FOR TRUCKS AND CARS
♦ Remove inside door panels. Clean and lubricate latches and window
raising mechanisms.
♦ Remove seats and floor mats. Brush and vacuum thoroughly. Clean
washable surfaces with soap and water. Use rug or upholstery
shampoo on non-washable areas. Dry thoroughly.
♦ Disassemble leaf springs. Clean or replace spring pads if necessary.
♦ Have brakes and steering mechanism checked before you drive the
vehicle.
RECONDITIONING FARM IMPLEMENTS
Follow applicable steps above, and clean rest of machine as follows:
♦ Chains. Soak chains in solvent for several hours, then remove chains
and allow solvent to drain out of them. Soak chains for several hours
in light oil, then drain off excess oil and replace chains on machine.
♦ Gears and sprockets. Clean exposed gears and sprockets with
cleaning solvent. Coat gears with light oil.
♦ Gear cases. Inspect enclosed gear cases for water or grit. Water may
be present below the oil. If you find water or grit, or if you are in
doubt, drain the case, flush it with solvent and refill with clean oil.
♦ Belts. Examine all belts for tears or cracks. Repair or replace them as
necessary.
♦ Cutting parts. Remove knives and cutter bars from mowers and
combines. Clean and dry them. Coat cutter parts with light oil and
reassemble. Inspect the insides of combines and remove accumulated
dirt, chaff, debris or water.
♦ Soil-working tools. Clean dirt and rust from surfaces of soil-working
tools such as mold boards, discs and cultivator shovels. Coat these
tools with rust preventive grease or used crankcase oil.
Information from: University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension Service
University of Wisconsin-Extension • Cooperative Extension