Daily Service Before Starting Engine

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A - Dipstick

B - Oil Fill Hole

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

   Check engine oil level. Clean dipstick (A) and reinsert fully. Withdraw it again and check oil level. The window for safe operation of engine is when the oil level is between the upper and lower marks of the dipstick.

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

2. 
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   Check coolant level of radiator expansion tank (A). If the engine is cold and coolant level is below LOW, add coolant to expansion tank until level reaches LOW mark.

   NOTE: With engine cold, coolant level can come to LOW mark. At operating temperatures, coolant level rise to FULL mark.

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3. Lubricate following points after every 10 operating hours if the tractor is in excessive wet or muddy conditions:

   • Front axle pivot pin
   • Steering transmission axle
   • Ends of coupling bar
   
   

4. Lubricate the following items after pressure washing, if necessary:

   • Hood latch
   • Operator seat side rails
   
   

5. If dipstick is equipped: To check hydraulic oil level of transmission, withdraw dipstick and clean it. Insert dipstick fully. Check that oil level is in between the marks on the dipstick. If level is low, add oil.

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   If Equipped

   B - Full Level Mark

   C - Low Level Mark

   If sight glass is equipped: Check oil is to the full mark on the sight glass (B) on transmission housing.

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

   
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   Remove deposits by squeezing the valve.

   During harvesting, grass and chaff can adversely affect the performance of the dust unloading valve. Remove and clean the dust unloading valve as necessary. Replace damaged valve immediately.

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8. 
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   Make sure that the hose of the rocker arm cover ventilation is not pinched.

   Remove any dirt from the hose end.

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