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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION FITTINGS
The following lubrication points (refer to the
Lubrication Chart, page 28 or 30) require the
application of a good quality grease every 50 hours.
In extremely dirty conditions, lubrication should be
more often. Refer to page 35 for the type of grease
that should be used.
l Steering linkage and gear
l Pedal shaft
l P.T.0. belt tension pulley
l Speed control lever
l Front wheel spindles
l P.T,0. clutch lever
1. Wipe away all old grease and dirt from the
lubrication fittings to prevent dirt or foreign
material from entering the fittings when new
grease is applied.
2. Use a high pressure grease gun to force in
the new grease until clean grease oozes from
the assembly being lubricated.
3. Wipe away any excess grease.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system in your RANSOMES Tractor has
been filled with one year life antifreeze.
To obtain maximum efficiency and service life from
the engine, it must operate at the correct
temperature. This is dependent on the cooling
system. The system should be kept filled with a 50/
50 solution of permanent antifreeze and clear water.
Checking Coolant Level: Check the coolant level
daily or every 10 hours. This check should be made
when the engine is cold.
1. Remove the radiator cap and visually check
the level of the coolant, Figure 32.
Figure 32 Radiator Cap
WARNING: The cooling system operates under
pressure which is controlled by the radiator cap. It
is dangerous to remove the cap while the system is
hot. Always cover the cap with a thick cloth and turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise to the first stop.
Allow all pressure to escape before removing the
cap completely.
2. If the coolant level is more than 1-1/2 to 2
inches (3.8 to 5cm) below the bottom of the
filler neck, add clean water or antifreeze
solution as necessary. If the cooling system
already contains antifreeze, add only
antifreeze solution of the correct water/
antifreeze mixture (50/50). Plain water will
dilute the solution and weaken its protection.
IMPORTANT: Alcohol-type antifreeze is not
recommended. Do not mix alcohol-type solution with
permanent antifreeze.
3. Keep the radiator fins and screens clear of
chaff or dirt to allow free passage of air.
Draining and Flushing the Cooling System: Drain
and flush the radiator and engine block every 1 2
months. Refill with a 50/50 mixture of long life
(RANSOMES) antifreeze, or equivalent, and clear
water.
To Drain the System:
1. Remove the radiator cap and open the drain
valves at both the radiator and the engine
block. The radiator drain valve is located on
the bottom left side of the radiator, Figure 33.
The engine block drain valve is located on the
left side of the engine. See Figure 34.