Prestarting Checks


Engine oil level

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LX1047085-UN-05AUG08

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LX1049783-UN-12AUG10

Engine oil level must always be within the hatched area of the dipstick. Do not start engine if oil level is outside the hatched area on the dipstick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


After long storage period

Check whether dirt or other foreign bodies have collected under the hood or cab. If so, remove them.


Fuel filter

LX1047086
LX1047086-UN-05AUG08

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LX1031622-UN-23JAN06

A - Bleed Screw

B - Drain Screw

C - Drain Screw

D - Drain Plug (Fuel Tank)

If water or sediment deposits have settled in filter, proceed as follows:

  1. Open bleed screw (A).

  2. Open drain screw (B) by 3/4 of a turn. Retighten the screw as soon as water and sediment deposits have drained out.

  3. Open drain screw (C) by 3/4 of a turn. Retighten the screw as soon as water and sediment deposits have drained out.

  4. Tighten bleed screw (A).

  5. Turn key in main switch to the right to the first switch position so that the fuel transfer pump is operating. Keep the pump running for approx. 40 seconds.

If water was present in fuel filter, use a 1/2-inch square-section key to loosen drain plug (D) under the fuel tank by one turn. After draining off any water and sediment deposits, retighten drain plug until hand-tight.

 


Clean the dust unloading valve

LX1047087
LX1047087-UN-13AUG08

IMPORTANT: Never run the engine when the dust unloading valve is removed!

Remove deposits by squeezing the valve.

During harvesting, grass and chaff may adversely affect the performance of the dust unloading valve. Remove and clean the dust unloading valve as necessary. Replace damaged valve immediately.


Rocker arm cover ventilation

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LX1045402-UN-18AUG08

Make sure the hose of the rocker arm cover ventilation is not pinched.

Remove any dirt from the hose end.


Coolant level

LX1047088
LX1047088-UN-05AUG08

Check the coolant level. The level must be between MIN and MAX when the engine is cold.

 

 

 

 

 


Other checks

If the tractor is used to power external hydraulic equipment, check the level of the transmission/hydraulic oil every day.

This check is described in Service / Every 250 Hours.

If the tractor is used in particularly wet and muddy terrain, perform the following additional service:

  • Lubricate front axle and front-wheel drive shaft.
  • Lubricate rear axle.
  • Lubricate three-point hitch.
  • Lubricate the pick-up hitch (if equipped).

These jobs are described in Service / Every 250 Hours and Service / Every 500 Hours.

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