Dieci Agri Farmer, Operation Manual

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B/24
Mod. Agri Farmer
Safety Regulations
STORING THE MACHINE / PROLONGED INACTIVITY
Before a six month period of machine inactivity, the following
precautions should be observed:
Clean the vehicle.
Touch up paint where necessary to prevent rust.
Lubricate all greasing nipples.
Check to see if there are any worn or damaged parts on
the vehicle and replace them if necessary.
Drain the oil from the engine and replace it with new oil.
Clean the fuel system and change the filter cartridges.
Empty the normal fuel tank and fill it with ten litres of
special prolonged inactivity fuel. Run the engine for ten
minutes so the new solution can distribute evenly.
Drain the coolant from the radiator and the cylinder block
and refill them with a solution made of antifreeze and water.
Remove any attachments.
Realign the turret.
Completely lower the boom.
Remove the battery and store it in a warm, dry place.
Recharge it periodically.
Raise the vehicle onto tripods to take the weight off the tyres.
Cover the exhaust opening.
Cover the exposed rods of the hydraulic cylinders with a
thin layer of grease.
Close and lock all windows.
Close and lock the door.
PREPARATION AFTER PROLONGED INACTIVITY
Inflate tyres with the correct pressure.
Remove the tripods from the axles.
Fill the fuel tank.
Check the radiator coolant level. .
Check various oil levels.
Insert a fully charged battery.
Remove exhaust pipe cover.
Remove the layer of grease from the exposed cylinder rods.
Switch on the engine and make sure all controls are wor-
king properly.
Leave the engine running at minimum speed without a
load for a few minutes.
Make sure the brakes are working properly.