StarTrac 263-4WD-8G-STAGE-V, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL | STARTRAC 263 4WD – 8G – STAGE – V
5.61 CONNECTION FOR SEVEN PIN SOCKET
5.62 LONG IDLE PERIOD
Take the following precautionary measures when your Tractor is not going to be used for a
long period of time.
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Park the tractor in dry sheltered place.
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Drain the coolant from the radiator and engine.
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Grease all points provided with grease nipples.
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Empty the fuel from the tank and filter bowl and clean the fuel filter.
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Generally, clean the tractor particularly the bodywork components.
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Protect the painted parts by applying silicon wax and the unpainted metal parts by applying
protective lubricant.
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Park the tractor in a dry, sheltered and possibly ventilated place.
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Make sure that all the controls are in neutral (including the electric switches and parking
brake controls.
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Remove the ignition key from ignition switch & off battery isolator switch.
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Empty the fuel tank and fill with it with new diesel fuel until the maximum level is reached.
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Remove the battery, clean the cover and spread Vaseline on the terminal and terminal caps.
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Now connect the battery in the ventilated place where the temperature is not liable to drop
below 10 and where it is not exposed to direct sunlight.
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Check the battery charge with a voltmeter as described in the battery part of this section
Recharge if it is necessary.
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Place stands or other supports under the axles in order to take the weight off the wheels.
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When the tractor is raised in this way, it is advisable to deflate the tires.
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If this is not possible, the tire pressure must be periodically checked.
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Cover the tractor with a tarpaulin (not plastic or waterproof).
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At the end of the idle period, when you start the engine again, pay attention to the
instruction about starting engine in the operation chapter.
Fig.5.37