Storing Windrower (End of Season)

NOTE: Recommend starting the engine every 30 days or so, to allow oil and refrigerant in A/C compressor and for other moving parts to re-lubricate. This will prevent leakage from seals drying out.

  1. Clean the entire windrower and platform thoroughly inside and out to prevent rust.

  2. NOTE: Swing combination cooler-condenser away from radiator for cleaning.

    Use pressurized water or air to clean dust and dirt from radiator, oil cooler-condenser and pump drive gear case oil cooler. (See CLEANING SCREEN, CONDENSER/OIL COOLER AND RADIATOR in Engine section.)

  3. Clean engine pre-cleaners, screens and air filters. (See procedures in Engine section.)

  4. Drain crankcase while engine is warm. Replace filter and fill crankcase with oil of proper weight and quality. (See DIESEL ENGINE OIL in Fuel, Coolant, and Lubricants section.) Used oil will not protect engine parts.

  5. IMPORTANT: The hydraulic system must not be left dry during storage.

    Drain hydrostatic reservoir (2000 hours or every other season), install new filter elements, and fill reservoir to proper level. (See HYDROSTATIC DRIVE AND MAIN HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS OIL in Fuel, Coolant, and Lubricants section.)

  6. Check and add oil, if necessary, to the final drives. (See FINAL DRIVES OIL in Fuel, Coolant, and Lubricants section.)

  7. NOTE: For drain and flush intervals: (See DRAIN INTERVALS FOR DIESEL ENGINE COOLANT) in Fuel, Coolant, and Lubricants section.

    Drain, flush, and refill cooling system with antifreeze rated for lower temperatures than expected. (See DIESEL ENGINE COOLANT in Fuel, Coolant, and Lubricants section for recommended coolant.)

  8. Grease windrower and platform completely. (See Lubrication and Maintenance section in this manual and platform Operator's manual).

  9. Paint all worn, or chipped places.

  10. Store windrower in a dry place.

  11. Lower platform and block up windrower, taking load off tires. DO NOT DEFLATE TIRES. If machine is exposed, cover the tires to protect them from sunlight, grease and oil.

  12. Disconnect battery cables (negative ground cable first). Remove battery and store in a cool, dry location, safe from freezing temperatures and also temperatures in excess of 52°C (125°F). Check battery every 30 days and charge if necessary. (See CHARGING BATTERY in Electrical section).

  13. List the repair parts needed and order them early.

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