Tractor Storage - New Holland T4.75F Operator's Manual

STORAGE

Tractor storage

NOTE: Take the following precautions if your tractor is going to remain unused for a prolonged period.
Protect the engine as follows:
• For storage periods of approx. one month: no steps are necessary if the engine oil has not yet exceeded 100
hours of work. Otherwise, proceed as described in the paragraph below.
• For storage periods of over one month, drain the oil from the engine while hot, fill up the reservoir with oil (see
"Topping-up" table on "Maintenance chapter") and run the engine for a few minutes at medium rpm.
• Remove the external air filter cartridge and clean according to the instructions provided on "Maintenance chapter".
• Do not drain off the engine cooling system. During winter periods, make sure that the proportions of the water/fluid,
supplied with the tractor, are as specified (see "Topping-up" table on "Maintenance chapter"). To this end, follow
the instructions on "Maintenance chapter"..
• Clean the tractor and the bodywork.
Protect the paintwork with silicone wax and use protective lubricants on non-painted metal parts; always keep the
tractor in a covered, dry and well-ventilated place.
• Check that all controls are left in neutral (including electrical switches and the parking brake control).
• Do not leave the ignition key in the switch.
• Make sure that the operating cylinder rods (hydrostatic steering, lift, etc.) are closed up to protect them.
• Fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel.
• Remove the battery, clean the cover and smear the terminals and lead ends with petroleum jelly; next, place the
battery in a ventilated spot not exposed to temperatures less than 10 °C (50.0 °F) and away from direct sunlight.
• Check the battery charge condition using a voltmeter, as described on "Maintenance chapter".
• Fit stands or other suitable supports under the axles to raise the wheels off the ground. While the tractor is in a
raised position, we recommend you let the air out of the tyres. Otherwise, raise the tractor and check the tyre
pressure from time to time.
• Cover the tractor with a non-plastic non-waterproof sheet.
NOTICE: When the engine is to be re-started at the end of the storage period, closely follow the instructions relating
to starting the engine.
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