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Securely support any machine elements that must be
raised for service work
.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed
.
Fix
damage immediately
.
Replace worn or broken parts
.
Remove any buildup of grease
,
oil
,
or debris
.
On self-propelled equipment
,
disconnect battery ground
Cable (
一
) before making adjustments on electrical
systems or welding on machine
.
On towed implements
,
disconnect wiring harnesses from
tractor before servicing electrical system components or
welding on machine
.
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Service Cooling System Safely
Explosive release of fluids from pressurized cooling
system can cause serious burns
.
Add make-up coolant through the external container
,
not
directly to the radiator
.
If radiator cap must be removed
,
do not remove when
engine is hot
.
Shut engine off and wait until cap is cool
enough to touch with bare hands
.
Slowly loosen cap to
first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely
.
★
Service Tractor Safely
Do not service the tractor while it is in motion or while the
engine is running
.
When servicing front-wheel-drive-equipped tractor with
rear wheels supported off ground and rotating wheels by
engine power
,
always support front wheels in a similar
manner
.
Engaging front-wheel drive will pull rear wheels
off support if front wheels are not raised
.
Tighten wheel hardware to correct torque as specified in
Wheels
,
Tires and Tread section
.
Torque at intervals
shown in Break-In Period and Lubrication and
Maintenance sections
,
to ensure that wheel hardware
does not loosen
.
Reinstall protective covers removed during service
.