Pre-Operation Check; Operating A New Tractor; Daily Check Item - Daedong DK-Series Manual

5-2 DK65/75/80/90

PRE-OPERATION CHECK

It is a good practice to know the condi-
tion of your tractor before you start it.
You should do routine check before each
use.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Be sure to check and service the
tractor on a level surface with the
engine shut off and the parking
brake "ENGAGED".

DAILY CHECK ITEM

Do a walk around inspection
!
! Check the engine oil level
! Check the transmission oil level
Check the coolant level
!
! Clean the grill and radiator screen.
Check the air cleaner and evacuator
!
valve
Check the brake pedals
!
! Check all dash gauges and indicator
lights
Check headlights, tail lights, and all
!
work lights
Check accessible wiring harnesses
!
for any damage
! Check the seat belt and ROPS for dam-
age
! Refuel (See "daily check" in the peri-
odic service section)
Check all danger, warning and instruc-
!
tion labels.

OPERATING A NEW TRACTOR

The life of a tractor is determined by how
well it is maintained and by how properly
it is used. The life of a new tractor is
affected significantly by how the tractor
is used and cared for during the "break-
in" period. For best performance and
longest life, the following precautions
should be followed for the first 50 hours
of operation.
Do not operate the engine at full speed
!
during the first 50 hours.
Avoid sudden starts and stops.
!
! Allow the tractor to warm up to nor-
mal operating temperature before
starting work.
Do not run the engine any faster than
!
necessary.
Use extra caution and care on rough
!
roads or uneven terrain.
Note that these "break-in" period precau-
tions are good practices for all tractors
regardless of age.