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Remove all coverings placed in or on tractor while preparing
for storage.
IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage, make sure crankcase vent
tube is unsealed after storage.
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Unseal all openings sealed during storage.
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Remove any accumulated trash or debris, especially around engine
and inside engine compartment.
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IMPORTANT: If air conditioning compressor is locked up, engine
operation with compressor clutch engaged may damage drive belt or
compressor.
Rotate air conditioner compressor pulley several turns. If pulley
does not turn freely, compressor components may be seized. See your John Deere™ dealer.
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Check auxiliary drive belt for cracking and if serviceable,
install auxiliary drive belt on air conditioner pulley.
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Check under and around tractor for any evidence of fluid leaks.
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IMPORTANT: If transmission-hydraulic oil level was correct at
time of storage, and there is no evidence of hydraulic oil leaks,
there should be no concern starting tractor even if transmission-hydraulic
oil sight glass level is low. Over a period of storage, hydraulic
oil may drain into transmission, causing sight glass to read low even
when adequate amount of oil is available. If there are indications
of oil leaks, do not start tractor until the source has been determined
and repairs made. If there are no leakage indications, but there is
any doubt about oil level at time of storage, check hydraulic oil
level as soon as possible after starting tractor.
Check transmission-hydraulic oil level. Add oil as required.
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Check all other fluid levels. Fill as required.
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Fill fuel tank.
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IMPORTANT: To confirm which engine your tractor is equipped
with, see Record Engine Serial Number in Identification Numbers section
of this Operator's Manual.
Final Tier 4 and Stage IV engine tractors: If Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) tank has not been drained, test urea concentration, see
Testing DEF in Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant and section of this Operator’s
Manual. If concentration is not within specifications, drain and replace
with new or good DEF. If DEF tank has been drained, fill tank. See
Filling DEF Tank in Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section of this Operator’s
Manual for appropriate procedures.
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Inspect tires and check tire inflation pressures. (See Wheels,
Tires and Treads sections of this Operator’s Manual.)
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Perform all Daily or 10 Hour service procedures and any other
scheduled services as required. (See Maintenance and Service Intervals
and Daily or 10 Hour Service sections of this Operator’s Manual.)
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Install batteries and connect cables.
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Turn key to RUN position for one minute
to allow fuel system to prime.
NOTE: While operating engine at slow idle, visually check all
instruments and indicators to ensure they function properly.
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Start and operate engine at slow idle for several minutes.
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Check tractor functions and systems, including air conditioning.
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Warm up tractor before putting tractor under load.