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8. Maintenance
8.1 Daily Check
To prevent trouble from occurring, it is important to know
the conditions of the tractor well. Check it before starting.
NOTE :
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Be sure to check and service the tractor on a flat place
with the engine shut off and the parking brake on.
1. If there was a problem last time the tractor was
operated, check the parts where the problem may
have occurred.
2. Walking around the tractor;
1 ) Check the tire pressure, and check for wear and
damage (See page 39).
2 ) Check for oil and water leaks.
3 ) Check the engine oil level (See page 61).
4 ) Check the amount of transmission oil, and brake
oil. (See page 63, 65).
5 ) Check if there is enough fuel (See page 58).
6 ) Check if there is enough coolant in the radiator
(See page 69).
7 ) Check for dust load in the air cleaner dust cup
(See page 68).
8 ) Check the tractor body for damage and check
that all bolts and nuts are tight.
9 ) Check the pilot lamps for failure.
10) Check the SMV emblem for damage and clean
or replace as necessary.
3. While sitting in the operator’s seat ;
1 ) Check the brake pedals and clutch pedal (See
page 75, 76).
2 ) Check the parking brake.
3 ) Check the steering wheel (See page 77)
4. Turning the key switch on ;
1 ) Check the performance of the pilot lamps.
2 ) Check headlights, tail lights and hazard lamps,
clean if necessary.
5. Starting the engine ;
1 ) Check the color of the exhaust fumes.
