Remove Tractor from Storage

To remove tractor from storage, perform the following steps:

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

2. Inspect tires and check tire inflation pressure. (See Wheels and Tires Operation section.

3. Unseal all openings sealed before storing.

4. Install battery and install cables.

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

6. Cab: Check that air conditioning 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, engine coolant, and diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Add if necessary.

   IMPORTANT: If tractor has been stored over 12 months, test DEF before operating engine. See Testing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section.

8. To purge any moisture condensation that has collected, drain a small amount of fuel from fuel tank .

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 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 slow 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.