Kioti CK22 Instruction Manual page 120

11
-2 CK22
TRACTOR STORAGE
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CAUTION
To avoid personal injury:
Do not clean the machine with
engine running.
To avoid the danger of exhaust
fume poisoning
monoxide), do not operate the
engine in a closed building with-
out proper ventilation.
When storing, remove the key
from the key switch to avoid un-
authorized persons from operat-
ing the tractor and getting
injured.
If you intend to store your tractor for an
extended period of time, follow the pro-
cedures outlined below. These proce-
dures will insure that the tractor is ready
to operate with minimum preparation
when it is removed from storage.
1. Check the bolts and nuts for
looseness, and tighten if necessary.
2. Apply grease to tractor areas where
bare metal will rust also to pivot
areas.
3. Detach the weights from the tractor
(carbon
body for extremely long periods(3
months or greater).
4. Inflate the tires to a pressure a little
higher than usual.
5. Change the engine oil and run the
engine to circulate oil throughout the
engine block and internal moving
parts for about five minutes.
6. Pull the engine stop knob all the way
out.
7. Use the clutch looking pin to keep
the clutch disengaged. If the clutch
is left engaged for a long period of
time, the clutch plate may rust, mak-
ing clutch disengagement impossible
at the next operation.
(1) Latch (A) Depress
(2) Clutch Pedal (B) Hook to Lock
8. With all implements lowered to the
ground, coat any exposed hydraulic
cylinder piston rods with grease.
9. Remove the battery from the tractor.
Store the battery following the bat-
tery storage procedures. (See "Di-
rection for storage in every 100 hours
in periodic service section.)
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