Tractor Storage - Ford 2000 Operation Manual

SECTION G
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRACTOR STORAGE
If a
tractor
is
to be stored
tor
an extendod
period
carry out
the followino
operations:
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1.
Thoroughly
clean the
tractor.
2.
Lubricate the
tractor:
drain
all
oil
from
the engine, the transmission
and
rear axle,
and
refill
with
new
oil
to
the
correct specification.
3. Drain the
fuel tank of ordinary
fuel
and pour about
two
gallons
of
special
calibrating
(lubricating)
fuel (consult
your
authorised Ford Tractor
Dealer
for availability) into
the
fuel tank.
4.
Run
the engine
for
about 10 minutes
to ensure complete
distribution of
the special
oil
throughout
the
fuel system. There
is
no need
t<
remove
the
injector nozzles.
5.
Remove
the battery
and check
that
it is fully
charged. Store
the battery
In
a
warm
place
and
re-charge
periodically.
6.
Place supports
under
the tractor
axles
to take the weight
off
the
tyres.
7.
Drain
all coolant from
the radiator and
engine
block.
8.
Support
the
lift
arms
in
the
fully raised position.
9.
Cover
the exhaust pipe opening.
To prepare the
tractor for
service
after
the
storage period
:-
1-
Inflate
tyres to the
recommended
pressures
;
refill
the cooling system and
the
fuel tank; check
the
oil
levels
in
the engine sump,
transmission, and
rear
axle;
install
a
fully
charged
battery.
2.
Remove
the exhaust pipe covering
(if
other than
rain
cap
attachment).
3. Start the engine and
let
it
idle
a few
minutes. Check
that
all
controls
are
functioning
correctly and
that the engine
is
receiving
lubrication.
4.
Drive the
tractor without a
load
to
ensure
that
it is
operating
satisfactorily.
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