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4. Maintenance
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Service the fuel tank.
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Service the AdBlue/DEF tank.
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Service the engine.
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Disconnect the battery.
Clean battery cable terminals and battery poles and store battery in a cool
and dry place where the temperature is even. Charge the battery every
second month.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the main power is turned off before
disconnecting or reconnecting the battery.
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Slacken the fan belt.
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Protect exposed parts against corrosion by applying anti-corrosion oil.
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Cover the air induction pipe to the air cleaner and the exhaust pipe.
Use a plastic bag or similar.
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Operate the air conditioning for a few minutes at least once a month.
IMPORTANT: Run the engine for at least 15 minutes. Shorter running times
damage the engine.
4.6
Running the tractor in after storage
4.6.1
Running the tractor in after a storing period shorter than two
months
After a storing period shorter than two months you must run the tractor in.
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Refit the battery (fully charged).
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the main power is turned off before
disconnecting or reconnecting the battery.
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Check the oil level in the engine and transmission.
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
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Carry out the general lubrication.
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Bleed the fuel system, if required.
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Check the pressure of the tyres.
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Start the engine without racing it.
Empty the tank of fuel.
Clean the tank.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
Change the prefilter in the fuel system.
Change the fuel filter and bleed the fuel system of air.
Empty the tank of AdBlue/DEF.
Rinse with hot water.
Change the engine oil and oil filter.
Run the engine until it is thoroughly warm.
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