Prestarting Checks

Engine oil level should always be between the marks on the dipstick. Do not start the engine if oil level is below lower mark on dipstick.

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Coolant level should be close to the max. mark (A). It must under no circumstances fall below the min. mark (B).

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

A-Max. mark
B-Min. mark

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

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.

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, apply extra lubrication as follows:

• 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".

A-Bleed screw
B-Drain screw
C-Drain screw
D-Fuel tank drain plug

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