KIROVETS K-744R1, K-744R2, K-744R3, K-744R4 tractors
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9 STORAGE REGULATIONS
Perform preparation, storage and depreservation of the tractor in accordance with the
provisions set forth in this section, operating instructions for the engine and storage batteries,
which are attached to the tractor.
Put the tractors for storage:
storage between shifts
– break in use up to 10 days;
short-term storage
– from 10 days to two months;
long-term storage
– over two months.
The operations related to tractor preparation for storage shall be executed by specialized teams
or mechanical workers under supervision of a person being responsible for storage. The
mechanical workers shall put the prepared tractor for storage and the responsible persons shall
accept it for storage. The placement of tractor for long-term storage and its withdrawal from
long-term storage shall be executed by certificates.
Store tractors in closed premises or under canopy. It is allowed to store at open equipped sites
with obligatory execution of activities relating to preservation, pressurization of the tractor and
removal of components, which are to be kept in the warehouse.
Check the tractor condition during the period of storage not less than once in two months in
case of storage in closed premises and once a month in case of storage at open sites and
under canopy. After strong winds, rains and show drifts immediately perform checking and
elimination of the defects detected. The results of periodic checks shall be executed in the
check log-book. During storage perform maintenance in accordance with the guidelines set forth
in Item 7.3.
9.1 Tractor preparation for short-term and long-term storage
The tractor shall be placed for short-term and long-term storage directly after completion of
works and activities as per M-1.
The tractor preparation for short-term storage shall consist of the following:
– clean the tractor from dust, dirt, leaks of oil, vegetable and other remains. After cleaning
and washing blow off the tractor with compressed air in order to remove moisture;
– press the valve of the tractor connecting head and, having opened the separating valve,
blow down the system until condensate is removed;
– check the level and, if necessary, refill oil into the gearbox, cases of main and final
gears of driving axles.
If the tractor is kept at negative temperatures, it is necessary to replace oils of summer grades
with winter grades in the engine and gearbox lubrication systems according to the lubrication
table.
