Iran Tractor ITM 470, Operators Instruction Book

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Maintenance and adjustment
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work to improve the appearance of the
tractor.
• Aerosol tins of touch-up paint are
available from your ITMCO Dealer to
repair chipped or damaged paint.
• Check that all the safety decals are
in place. See page 16. Replace any
that have been lost or removed during
cleaning.
TRACTOR STORAGE
If a tractor is to be stored for some
considerable time, certain precautions
should be taken to safeguard the tractor:
1. Clean the tractor.
2. Lubricate all the grease fittings.
3. Drain the engine, transmission and
front axle (if fitted) and refill with
fresh oil.
4. Clean the fuel system renewing the
filter elements. Drain the fuel tank
and pour approximately two gallons of
special fuel injection pump calibrating
fuel into the tank.
5. Run the engine for about 10 minutes
to ensure complete distribution of the
calibrating fluid throughout the sys-
tem.
SAFETY DECALS
Check safety decals every 250
hours.
Replace any Danger, Warning, Caution
or Instruction decals that are not readable
or are missing. Replacement decals are
available from your local ITMCO. Dealer in
the event of loss or damage. The actual
location and part numbers of these safety
decals are illustrated on page 16.
CLEANING THE TRACTOR
Careful attention to the following will
help to retain the value of your tractor and
make the task of maintenance and adjust-
ment quick and simple.
• Use plenty of water to soften dirt ad -
hering to the surface. If you use a jet
of water, try and keep it away from
electrical components such as the al-
ternator and starter motor.
• If it is found necessary to use deter -
gents or high pressure hot water or
steam cleaners, use care not to dam-
age the paint work. Set the machine to
the lower pressures and lower rates of
detergent application.
• Car polishes can be used on the metal
6. Raise the lift linkage hydraulically and
support the lift arms in the fully raised
position.
7. Remove the battery and store in a
warm, dry atmosphere. Recharge pe-
riodically.
8. Place supports under the axles to take
the weight off the tyres.
9. Drain the radiator and cylinder block
and refill with a 50 per cent solution of
your ITMCo dealer advised anti-freeze
and clean water or use a suitable cor-
rosion inhibitor.
10. Cover the exhaust pipe opening.
Preparing the tractor for use after
storage:
1. Inflate the tyres to the correct pres-
sure.
2. Remove the supports under the axles
and lift linkage.
3. Refill the fuel tank.
4. Check the radiator coolant level.
5. Check all oil levels.
6. Fit a fully charged battery.
7. Remove the exhaust pipe covering.
8. Start the engine and check all controls
are functioning correctly.