Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance As Required
Operation 86 | Removal from Storage |
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Storing the Tractor | Remove the protective covering from the tractor tires | ||||
NOTE: Storage refers to periods of approximately three | and seals from the air intake filter, muffler, fuel tank | ||||
and engine crankcase breather.. |
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months or greater. |
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Remove the blocks.. Lower the tractor onto the tires.. | |||||
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Correct any leaks.. |
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Change the hydraulic oil.. |
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Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure.. | |||||
Change the transmission oil.. | |||||
Install fully charged batteries.. Tighten the battery | |||||
Change the engine coolant.. | |||||
connections.. |
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Drain and flush the oil from the differentials and | Tension the alternator, compressor, water pump and | ||||
planetary housings.. Fill with new oil.. | |||||
fan belt.. |
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Change the engine oil and filter.. | Check the fluid level of the engine crankcase, | ||||
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Start the engine.. While the engine is warming up, | differentials, | planetaries, | transmission, | hydraulic | |
operate the transmission, hydraulic system, steering | reservoir, brake cylinder reservoir and engine cooling | ||||
and differentials to distribute new lubricant to | system.. |
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components.. Warm engine to at least 70°C (160°F).. | If the fuel filter is changed during or after storage, be | ||||
Stop the engine.. | |||||
sure that the filter, pump and lines are primed.. | |||||
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Clean the tractor of all debris, dirt, and accumulated | Drain sediment from the fuel tanks.. |
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grease.. |
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Refer to the Cummins operator’s manual for more | |||||
Drive the tractor to the storage location.. | |||||
engine related preparations.. |
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Relieve tension on the alternator, compressor, water |
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pump, and fan belt.. | Initial Engine |
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Coat all exposed hydraulic cylinder shaft areas with | Initial engine | long periods | of storage | ||
grease or a rust preventive.. | |||||
can place abnormal loads on the cranking system.. | |||||
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Fill the fuel tanks with fuel.. | Do not crank the engine longer than 30 seconds.. | ||||
Refer to the Cummins operator’s manual for more | Allow at least two minutes between cranking cycles | ||||
to permit the starting motor to cool and the batteries | |||||
engine related preparations.. | |||||
to recover.. |
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Storing | IMPORTANT: On initial start of engine, do not increase | ||||
speed above 1000 RPM, unless necessary to prevent | |||||
Use plastic bags or tape to seal the following openings: | stalling, until the engine oil pressure is normal. | ||||
muffler, fuel tank breather, air intake filter, and engine | See “Engine Starting” and | ||||
crankcase breather.. | |||||
in Section 3.. |
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Touch up all scratches or chips.. | If the engine does not start after 30 seconds, prime | ||||
Block up the tractor to remove weight from the tires.. | the fuel system using the following procedure: | ||||
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Cover the tires if they will be exposed to heat or direct | Remove the fuel filter and fill it with clean filtered | ||||
fuel.. |
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sunlight.. |
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If the tractor is to be stored outside, cover it with a | IMPORTANT: Fuel poured directly into the filter will | ||||
waterproof canvas or other protective material.. | not be cleaned by the filter and will go directly into the | ||||
Remove the batteries from the tractor and store them | fuel pump. Be sure that the fuel is clean. |
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Start the engine.. If the engine still does | not start, | ||||
in a cool, dry, weatherproof area.. Do not store on a | |||||
concrete floor.. | consult your Buhler Versatile dealer.. |
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