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Wash the tractor using a pressure washer.
Keep the nozzle of the pressure washer at least 30 cm from the sealing
points and paint work. The temperature of the washing water must not be
higher than 50°C.
NOTE:
Do not use special nozzles, such as turbo nozzles, when washing. Follow the
instructions of the pressure washer manufacturer.
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Do not let the water get into the cab air filter when washing the cab sides.
The cab air filter is in the side plate of the roof, usually on the left.
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Do not wash the inside of the cab with a pressure washer or running water.
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Do not point the pressure washer towards electrical equipment, electrical
connectors, lead-through points, bearings, seals and locks.
Use lower pressure (6,5 MPa / 65 bar) and point the water diagonally to the
above points. Do not point the pressure washer towards the radar sensor
(minimum distance 1 m and maximum pressure 6,5 MPa / 65 bar).
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When using a cold grease remover, do not keep the tractor in sunshine.
The paint work may get damaged, if the painted surface is hot.
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Wax the painted surfaces.
After washing, grease the lubricating points and the joints and lubricate the
bearings with oil.
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Cleaning the engine compartment
Keep the engine surface clean to avoid the risk of fire.
NOTE:
Protect the environment by following the environmental regulations. The washing
place must have a separator outlet when using detergents.
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Let the engine cool down for a few minutes before washing.
IMPORTANT: To avoid the risk of fire, do not wash the engine when it is hot.
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Wash the engine carefully using pressure washer.
Keep the nozzle of the pressure washer at least 30 cm from the sealing
points and paint work. The temperature of the washing water must not be
higher than 50°C.
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Use lower pressure, 6.5 MPa / 65 bar.
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Point the water jet diagonally to the engine.
NOTE:
Do not use special nozzles, such as turbo nozzles, when washing. Follow the
instructions of the pressure washer manufacturer.
4. Maintenance
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