Ransomes CT325, Operator Instructions Manual

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 69 - Final Reduction Gear Case Filler and
Drain Plugs
FRONT AXLE PIVOT
Grease the centre housing pivot point, Figure 70,
after every 50 hours of operation under normal
conditions. In extremely dirty conditions, lubrication
should be made more often. Use a good quality,
multi-purpose, lithium base grease.
Figure 70 - Front Axle Grease Fitting
TRACTOR STORAGE
Tractors that are to be stored for an extended period
should be protected during storage. The following is
a suggested list of operations to be carried out
1 Thoroughly clean the tractor. Use touch-up
paint where necessary to prevent rust.
2. Check the tractor for worn or damaged
parts. Install new parts as required.
3. Raise the lift arms hydraulically to their fully
raised position so the lift piston is in a fully
extended position. This fills the cylinder with
oil and will protect the cylinder wall surfaces
from corrosion.
4. Lubricate the tractor. Drain and refill the
transmission, hydraulic system and rear axle
with new oil. Drain the engine oil and refill
with new lubricating oil. Also clean the air
cleaner.
5. If the tractor is stored or removed from
operation for an extended period, special
precautions should be taken to protect the
fuel injection pump and the injector nozzles
against corrosion and gumming during the
storage period.
• Before storing, the fuel system should be
flushed with a special oil, a quantity of which
will remain in the system when the engine is
shut down for storage.
• Special diesel fuel system flushing oils are
available from most oil companies. If special
flushing oil is not readily obtainable, mix one
U.S. pint (0.8327 lmp.pt.) (.473 litres) of SAE
1 0 non-detergent engine oil with 1 0 U.S.
quarts (8.33 Imp. qts.) (9.46 litres) of No.2
diesel fuel.
• Drain the fuel tank and pour two U.S. gallons
(1.67 Imp. gals.) (7.57 litres) of the special
flushing oil (or lubricating mixture) in the fuel
tank.
• Run the engine for 10 minutes to ensure
complete distribution of the special oil through
the injection pump and fuel injectors. There is
no need to remove the injector nozzles.