Removing Tractor From Storage

  1. Check tire inflation pressure. (See Wheels, Tires and Treads section.) Lower tires to ground.

  2. Unseal all opening sealed in “Storing Tractor”.

  3. Install battery.

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

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

  5. Remove ties or block which secure clutch pedal down.

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

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

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    A - Hand throttle lever

    Fill fuel tank.


  9. Perform all appropriate 10-hour, 50-hour, 250-hour, and 500-hour services as instructed in Lubrication and Maintenance section.

  10. Check all instruments and indicators by turning key switch to ON position.

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

  11. Pull hand throttle (A) all the way back, depress clutch pedal, and crank engine until oil pressure raises.

  12. Connect wiring lead to fuel injection pump shut-off solenoid.

  13. Depress clutch pedal and start engine. Operate engine at slow idle for several minutes. Warm up carefully and check all systems before placing Tractor under load.

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