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When your tractor is not to be used for some time, it should be stored in
a dry and protected place. Leaving your tractor outdoors, exposed to the
elements, will shorten its life. Follow the procedure outlined below when
your tractor is placed in storage for periods up to approximately six
months. See your Dealer for the procedure on longer storage periods.
A. Store the tractor so the tires are protected from light. Before storing
the tractor, clean the tires thoroughly, Jack up the tractor, when it is to
be out of service for a long period. If not jacked up, inflate the tires at
regular intervals.
B. Run the engine long enough to thoroughly warm the oil in the
crankcase, and then drain the oil. Change the oil filter as instructed in
Engine Oil Filter. Refill the crankcase with new oil as specified in
Engine Oil Selection in this manual and run the engine for five
minutes.
C. Fill the fuel tank with a good grade of Number Two diesel engine fuel.
If this grade has not been used regularly, drain the fuel and refill. Run
the engine for about five minutes to circulate the fuel through the
injection system.
D. Drain, flush and fill the cooling system with an antifreeze mixture ratio
to protect the engine to the lowest anticipated temperature or a
minimum of 50% antifreeze and add cooling system conditioner. See
COOLING SYSTEM in this manual.
E. Do not remove the battery from the tractor, except for prolonged
storage at below freezing temperature. The battery should be fully
charged to prevent freezing of electrolyte. Disconnect the negative
ground cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge.
F. Clutch assembly may become
bound together if a tractor is not
used for an extended period of
time. A clutch lock latch is pro-
vided on your tractor to lock the
clutch in the disengaged position
and should be used to prevent
this condition if your tractor is not
used for an extended period of
time.
STORING
THE
TRACTOR
CLUTCH LOCK LATCH
STORAGE _______________________________________________________________
