Remove Tractor from Storage

1. Remove all coverings placed in or on tractor while preparing for storage.

   To avoid engine damage, unseal crankcase vent tube.

2. Unseal all openings sealed during storage.

3. Remove any accumulated trash or debris, especially around engine and inside engine compartment.

4. 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.

5. Check auxiliary drive belt for cracking and, if serviceable, install auxiliary drive belt on air conditioning compressor pulley.

6. Check under and around tractor for any evidence of fluid leaks.

7. 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.

8. Check all other fluid levels. Fill as required.

9. Fill fuel tank.

   To confirm which engine your tractor is equipped with, see Engine Serial Number in Identification Numbers section of this Operator’s Manual.

10. (Final Tier 4 and Stage IV engines) If Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank has not been drained, test urea concentration. See Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 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 Fill Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) section of this Operator’s Manual for appropriate procedures.

11. Inspect tracks for cuts, rips or tears. See Tracks section of this Operator’s Manual.

12. Perform all Daily or 10 Hour services and any other scheduled services as required. See 10 Hour or Daily Service in Service - Record Charts section of this Operator’s Manual.

13. Install batteries and connect cables.

14. Turn key switch to Run position for one minute to allow fuel system to prime.

    While operating engine at slow idle, visually check all instruments and indicators to ensure they function properly.

15. Start and operate engine at slow idle for several minutes.

16. Check tractor functions and systems, including air conditioning.

17. Warm up tractor before putting tractor under load.