Removing Tractor from Storage

Perform the following steps to remove tractor from storage:

1. Remove covering placed in or on tractor while storing it.

2. Inspect tires and check tire inflation pressure. (See Section “Wheels, Tires, and Treads” in this manual.

3. Unseal all openings sealed prior to storage.

4. Install battery and install cables.

5. Install auxiliary belt drive on air compressor pulley and fan pulley.

6. Cab: Check that A/C compressor pulley moves freely and is not seized.

   IMPORTANT: Cab tractors: If air conditioning compressor is seized, engine operation with compressor clutch engaged will damage belt or compressor.

7. Check levels of engine oil, transmission-hydraulic oil, and engine coolant. Add if necessary.

8. Drain a small amount of fuel from fuel tank to purge any moisture condensation that has collected.

9. Fill fuel tank.

10. Perform all appropriate 10-hour, weekly or 50-hour, 100-hour, 300-hour, 500-hour, and 600-hour services as instructed in Maintenance and Service Intervals of this manual.

11. Check all instruments and indicators by turning ignition switch to ON position.

12. Connect fuel shutoff solenoid wiring lead/connector.

13. Crank engine for a few revolutions.

14. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 20 seconds at a time, and wait at least 2 minutes for starter to cool before trying again.

    Start the engine.

15. Operate engine at low idle for some time.

16. IMPORTANT: If air conditioning compressor is locked up, engine operation with compressor clutch engaged will damage belt or compressor.

    Check air conditioning system.

17. Check all other system functions.