Daily Service Before Starting Engine

APY19577
APY19577-UN-06FEB20

PY6494
PY6494-UN-09MAY07

A - Engine Oil Dipstick

B - Engine Oil Filler Cap


  1. NOTE: Park tractor on level ground before executing checks.

    Check engine oil level: Pull out dipstick (A), clean and reinsert fully. Pull out it again and check oil level. Engine operation is safe when the oil level is between the upper and lower marks of the dipstick.

    Do not operate the engine if oil level is below the minimum mark. In this case, add recommended oil. (See ”Fuels, Lubricants, Coolant” section.)

  2. PY42559
    PY42559-UN-31JUL17

    A - Expansion Tank

    Check coolant level of the expansion tank (A). If the engine is cold and coolant level is below LOW, add coolant to the expansion tank until level reaches LOW mark.

    NOTE: With engine cold, coolant level should be at the LOW mark. At operating temperature coolant level of a tractor should be at FULL mark.



  3. Lubricate the following points every 10 hours if operating the tractor in wet or excessively muddy conditions.

    —Front axle pivot pin.

    —Steering transmission axle.

    —Ends of coupling bar.

  4. Check hydraulic oil level of transmission. Withdraw dipstick and clean it. Insert dipstick fully. Oil level should be between the marks on the dipstick. If level is low add oil.

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

    PY42540
    PY42540-UN-01AUG17

    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.



  6. APY19578
    APY19578-UN-06FEB20

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

    Remove any dirt from the pipe end.



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