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Use proper gloves and other protection for the noxious chemicals.
Fuel, lubricating oil and coolant cause irritation to the skin if they are in
contact with it for long periods.
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Dispose the waste oil, liquid waste, oil filters and batteries properly and
handle them carefully.
NOTE: After completion of service work, reinstall all shields and covers.
4.3.1
Cleaning the tractor
Clean the tractor regularly.
Turn the ignition key to the STOP position before washing.
NOTE: Protect the environment by following the environmental regulations. The
washing place must have a separator outlet when using detergents.
It is best to wash the new tractor for the first time a week after the start-up. Avoid
rubbing the surface of the tractor too hard during the first months.
NOTE: Do not wax the paint work of the new tractor before the initial washing.
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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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