Storing The Tractor - International Harvester Company CUB Operator's Manual

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THE
TRACTOR
When your tractor is not to be used for
some time, it should be stored in a dry and
protected place. Leaving your tractor out-
doors, exposed to the elements. will result
in materially shortening its life.
clean the tires thoroughly. Jack up the trac-
tor so that the load is off the tires when it is
to be out of service for a long period. If it is
not jacked up, inflate the tires at regular in-
tervals.
Follow the procedure outlined below when
your tractor is placed in storage, and repeat
steps 1, 5, and 8 every six months thereafter.
We also recommend that caution be practiced
in starting an engine that has been in storage.
3. Run the engine long enough to thoroughly
warm the oil in the crankcase. Then drain the
oil. Remove the oil filter element. (If any evi-
dence of rust is found on the retaining bolt.
clean it thoroughly.) Replace the old filter ele-
ment with a new one and flush out any sludge
from the filter base. Refill the crankcase with
fresh oil and run the engine from two to five
minute s.
1. Wash or clean and completely lubricate
he tractor. See the "Lubrication Guide".
2. Store the tractor so the tires are pro-
tected from light. Before storing the tractor
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