Set-Up Instructions
6
Test Driving the Tractor
1.
Check the oil level in the crankcase (refer to
Engine Oil in your tractor Operator’s Manual for
oil type, viscosity and crankcase capacity).
2.
Check the oil level in the transaxle (refer to
Transaxle Fluid in your tractor Operator’s
Manual for oil type, viscosity and capacity).
3.
Check that the coolant level is between the two
lines on the coolant recovery tank when the
engine is cold (refer to Check the Cooling
System in your tractor Operator’s Manual).
4.
Make sure all water is drained from the fuel filter
(refer to Draining Water From The Fuel
Filter/Water Separator in your tractor Operator’s
Manual).
5.
Check to make sure all lubrication points have
been greased as shown in the Maintenance
section of tractor Operator’s Manual.
6.
Fill the tank with fresh diesel fuel with a
minimum cetane rating of 40 and the proper
grade for the ambient temperature conditions
(refer to Adding Fuel in your tractor Operator’s
Manual) Open the fuel shutoff valve and check
the fuel hose and fittings for leaks.
7.
As applicable, check and test the operation of the
following:
•
Engine and throttle controls
•
Gauges
•
Headlights and taillights
•
Indicator lights
•
PTO clutch and brake
•
Lift system
•
Service and parking brakes
•
Transmission controls
•
Steering
•
Tractor operation in forward and reverse
8.
Test the operation of the safety interlock system
(refer to the tractor Operator’s Manual for the
correct procedure).
