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6.3.8.5
Final Drives
A
a. Disengage and engage final drives as follows:
1. Remove the two hex bolts (A) at center of
drive wheel.
2. Remove cap (B) and flip over so that dished
side faces in.
which disengages the gearbox.
3. After towing, reverse cover (A) to re-engage
final drives. Be sure plunger at center of
wheel pops out to engage drive.
6.3.9
Storage
At the end of each operating season:
a. Clean the windrower thoroughly.
WARNING
Never use gasoline, naphtha or any volatile
material
for
cleaning
materials are toxic and/can be flammable.
b. Store windrower in a dry protected place.
CAUTION
Never operate engine in a closed building.
Proper ventilation is required to avoid
exhaust gas hazards.
c. Remove the battery. Bring to full charge and
store in a cool, dry place not subject to freezing.
CAUTION
Remember when working around storage
batteries that all of the exposed metal parts
are "live". Never lay a metal object across
the terminals because a spark and short
circuit will result.
Form 169017
WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION
B
The cap depresses a pin
purposes.
These
d. If stored outside, always cover windrower with a
waterproof tarpaulin or other protective material.
This will protect the switches, instruments, tires,
etc. from inclement weather.
e. If no cover is available; seal air cleaner intake
and exhaust pipe with plastic bags and/or
waterproof tape.
f.
If possible, block up windrower to take weight off
tires. If it is not possible to block up the machine,
increase tire pressure by 25% for storage.
Adjust to recommended operating pressure
before next use.
g. Repaint all worn or chipped painted surfaces to
prevent rust.
h. Lubricate the windrower thoroughly, leaving
excess grease on fittings to keep moisture out of
bearings. Apply grease to exposed threads and
sliding surfaces of components.
i.
Check for worn components and repair. Tighten
loose hardware and replace any missing
hardware. See Specifications section for torque
charts.
j.
Check for broken components and order
replacements from your dealer. Attention to
these items right away will save time and effort
at beginning of next season.
k. Add approved rust inhibitor to the engine oil in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Run engine to operating temperature to mix
inhibitor with oil, unless otherwise specified.
l.
To prevent condensation, fill hydraulic oil
reservoir to filler neck with approved hydraulic
system oil. Refer to Section 7.13.1 Hydraulic Oil.
m. Test engine coolant anti-freeze concentration to
ensure it is sufficient to protect engine against
lowest expected temperature.
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Issue – June 2008
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