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STORING THE TRACTOR
When your tractor is not to be used for some time, it should be stored in
a dry and protected place. Leaving your tractor outdoors, exposed to the
elements, will shorten its life. Follow the procedure outlined below when
your tractor is placed in storage for periods up to approximately six months.
See your Dealer for the procedure on longer storage periods.
A. Store the tractor so the tires are protected from light. Before storing
the tractor, clean the tires thoroughly, Jack up the tractor, when it is to be
out of service for a long period. If not jacked up, inflate the tires at regular
intervals.
B. Run the engine long enough to thoroughly warm the oil in the crankcase,
and then drain the oil. Change the oil filter as instructed in Engine Oil Filter.
Refill the crankcase with new oil as specified in Engine Oil Selection in this
manual and run the engine for five minutes.
C. Fill the fuel tank with a good grade of Number Two diesel engine fuel.
If this grade has not been used regularly, drain the fuel and refill. Run the
engine for about five minutes to circulate the fuel through the injection
system.
D. Drain flush and fill the cooling system with an antifreeze mixture ratio
to protect the engine to the lowest anticipated temperature or a minimum
of 50 % antifreeze and add cooling system conditioner. See COOLING
SYSTEM in this manual.
E. Do not remove the battery from the tractor, except for prolonged
storage at below freezing temperature. The battery should be fully changed
to prevent freezing of electrolyte. Disconnect the negative ground cable
at the battery to prevent possible discharge.
F. Clutch assembly may become
bound together if a tractor is not used
for an extended period of time. A
clutch lock latch is provided on your
tractor to lock the clutch in the
disengaged position and should be
used to prevent this condition if your
tractor is not used for an extended
period of time.
CLUTCH LOCK LATCH