Tractor Storage - Belarus 1221B.2 Operator's Manual

BELARUS-1221.2/1221В.2/1221.3

TRACTOR STORAGE

Before long-term storage of the tractor
complete the following operations:
• Clean the tractor.
• Put the tractor in the shed or indoors.
• Lubricate all grease-points:
— FDA;
— Hydrostatic steering unit;
— Clutch;
— Mounting mechanism;
• Drain oil from engine
transmission, hydraulic steering tank,
wheel-hub drives and main gear of
FDA and fill with neat oil.
• Drain oil from fuel tanks and fill them
with about 5 l of preservative fuel.
• Start the engine and let it run for about
5-10 min for filling the feeding system.
• Lift rear hitch links to the uppermost
position and switch on lock mechanism
(rear hitch with autonomous power cy-
linder).
• Take off the batteries, charge them
and store in dry ventilated room with
temperature 15-20°С.
charge them monthly.
• Jack up tractor front and rear axle and
put it on the stands for tires unloading.
• Drain coolant from engine cooling sys-
tem and cabin heating system.
• Slacken generator and fan belts.
• Cover exhaust pipe opening.
• Make couple turns of the crankshaft
not less than once in a month.
To use tractor after long-term storage
complete the following operations:
• Take the tractor from stands and adjust
tire pressure according to the norm.
• Fill up fuel tanks.
• Check coolant and oil level in all tanks
and capacities.
• Install full-charged batteries.
• Uncover exhaust pipe.
crankcase,
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• Start the engine and check all devices,
controllers and systems of the tractor.
• Check light and audible signaling de-
vices.
• Let the tractor work without working
load and make sure it is all right.
IMPORTANT: Before and after long-term
storage operations related to the en-
gine are to be made in accordance
with operating manual of engine manu-
facturing plant.
Tractor storage