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Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance As Required

Operation 86

Removal from Storage

 

 

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..

 

months or greater.

 

Remove the blocks.. Lower the tractor onto the tires..

Preparation

Correct any leaks..

 

 

Change the hydraulic oil..

 

 

Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure..

Change the transmission oil..

Install fully charged batteries.. Tighten the battery

Change the engine coolant..

connections..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain and flush the oil from the differentials and

Tension the alternator, compressor, water pump and

planetary housings.. Fill with new oil..

fan belt..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change the engine oil and filter..

Check the fluid level of the engine crankcase,

 

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..

 

 

 

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..

 

Clean the tractor of all debris, dirt, and accumulated

Drain sediment from the fuel tanks..

 

grease..

 

Refer to the Cummins operator’s manual for more

Drive the tractor to the storage location..

engine related preparations..

 

 

 

 

 

Relieve tension on the alternator, compressor, water

 

 

 

 

pump, and fan belt..

Initial Engine Start-up

 

 

 

 

 

Coat all exposed hydraulic cylinder shaft areas with

Initial engine

start-up after

long periods

of storage

grease or a rust preventive..

can place abnormal loads on the cranking system..

 

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..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 “Cold-Weather Starting”

crankcase breather..

in Section 3..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

 

 

 

 

Cover the tires if they will be exposed to heat or direct

Remove the fuel filter and fill it with clean filtered

fuel..

 

 

 

sunlight..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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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