Tractor Storage; General Instructions; Requirements For Inter-Shift Storage Of Machines; Requirements For Short-Term Tractors Storage - Belarus 1822.3 Operator's Manual

8. TRACTOR STORAGE

8.1 General instructions

ATTENTION: THE PRESENT SECTION CONTAINS THE STORAGE REGULA-
TIONS FOR TRACTOR "BELARUS-1822.3/1822 .3/2022.3/2022 .3" CHASSIS SYS-
TEMS AND UNITS. ENGINE STORAGE, PRESERVATION, REPRESERVATION, DE-
PRESERVATION REGULATIONS ARE SPECIFIED IN THE ENGINE OPERATION MAN-
UAL!
The tractors shall be stored according to the requirements of GOST 7751-85 in the
indoor area or under a shed.
If indoors premises are not available, tractors may be stored on outdoor special
sites, with obligatory preservation, sealing and components dismounting, that require
warehousing.
Put tractors in the inter-shift storage, if their operation is interrupted for up to 10
days, short-term storage if duration of idle interval is from ten days to two months, and
long-term storage if interruption of use lasts for over two months. Start preparation for
short-term storage straight after works completion, and for long-term storage – not later
than ten days after works termination.

8.2 Requirements for inter-shift storage of machines

Tractor may be stored on storage yards, and inter-shift storage grounds, or directly
on works execution sites. All openings, through which atmospheric precipitation can get
inside tractor cavities, shall be tightly covered. Accumulator batteries shall be switched off.

8.3 Requirements for short-term tractors storage

Put the tractor in storage in complete set without dismounting parts and assembly
units. Observe all instructions of subsection 8.2 "Requirements for inter-shift storage of
machines".
Disconnect the accumulator batteries. Electrolyte level and density shall comply
with requirements for storage and maintenance of accumulator batteries, listed in clause
6.4.3.2 of subsection 6.4.3 "Maintenance services in every 250 hours of operation" If trac-
tor is stored at low temperatures or over one month, accumulator batteries shall be dis-
mounted and sent to the warehouse.

8.4 Requirements for outdoors long-term storage

Before putting a tractor in the storage, check its technical condition. Carry out basic
maintenance services.
Technological maintenance when preparing tractor for long-term storage includes:
- cleaning and washing;
- dismounting and preparing for storage tractor components subject to storage in specially
equipped warehouses;
- sealing of openings and cavities from ingress of moisture and dust;
- tractor and its components preservation;
- putting the tractor on supporting blocks (plates);
- performing the instructions of the engine operation manual 260S2 – 0000100 OM con-
cerning engine preparation for long-term storage.
After operation the tractor shall be cleaned off dust, mud, oil leaks, vegetation and
other remains. Components where water is not allowed (generators, relays, etc.) shall be
protected with a protecting cover. After cleaning and washing the tractor, it shall be blown
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