Long-Term Storage - Kioti DK50 Owner's Manual

12. Long-term storage

12. Long-term sroage
NOTE :
When storing, remove the key from the key
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switch.
When the tractor will not be operated for two or
three months or longer, clean the tractor and
perform the following treatment before storage.
1. Repair the parts as needed.
2. Check nuts and bolts, tighten as necessary.
3. Apply grease or engine oil to the parts most
likely to rust.
4. Remove the additional weight it mounted.
5. Pump up the wheel tires to a little above the
standard pressure levels.
6. Change the engine oil and run the engine for
five minutes before running the tractor so that
the oil circulates through the entire system.
7. Drain the coolant in the radiator. Flush and
refill with new coolant.
8. Depress clutch pedal and engage clutch
lockout clip.
I M P O RTANT :
If the tractor is stored for a long period with the
clutch left engaged, the clutch disc may rust,
rendering it inoperative.
Engage lockout clip by depressing pedal, the
clutch pedal so that the clutch would be
completely disengage.
9. Lower the implement to the ground.
10 Remove the battery from the tractor,
recharge it, adjust the electrolyte to the
proper level, and store in a dry place out of
direct sunlight.
11. The battery runs down over time even
while in storage. Recharge it once a month
in hot seasons and once every two months
in cold seasons.
12. Store the tractor where dry and sheltered
from rain. Futher cover the tractor with a
tarpaulin.
13. When leaving the tractor outdoors, protect
the muffler from the rain.
IMPORTANT :
• To clean the tractor stop the engine. If you
must clean the tractor with the engine going,
utmost care should be taken not to allow
water to enter the air cleaner. Engine trouble
may occur if water enters the engine.
• Grease or engine oil should be applied to the
parts which are apt to become corroded.
• Leave the drain cocks open. Hang a sign
saying "NO WATER"on the radiator cap.
During severe cold weather when air
temperature falls below 32 o F(0 o C), freezing
point, there are fears of the engine being
damaged by freezing, so be sure to drain
out all the water.
• If the air cleaner should be extremely dirty,
clean it.
• To decrease the weight on the tires, and to
protect the tires from moisture of the ground,
set blocks underneath the axle, or put
wooden boards underneath the tires. The
inflation pressure in the tires should be a little
more than the specific pressure.