Tractor Storage - MASSEY FERGUSON MF 135 Operator's Manual

TRACTOR STORAGE
When your Tractor is to be idle for an extended period of time, it should be properly pre-
pared for storage.
Following are helpful suggestions for storing your MF Tractor:
1. Select a dry, protected place where
the Tractor is not exposed to weather or
livestock.
2. Thoroughly clean the Tractor and
touch-up painted surfaces with genuine MF
paint, available at your authorized MF Deal-
er in quarts, gallons and handy spray packs.
3. Lubricate all grease fittings with the
proper type of pressure gun grease (see
''Lubrication'' section).
4. Drain engine crankcase and refill
with a good quality engine oil possessing a
rust inhibiting additive. Replace oil filter
element.
5. Drain transmission and hydraulic
system. Refill transmission and hydraulic
system with eight gallons of special oil (see
''Lubrication" section), available only
through your authorized MF Dealer.
6. With the hydraulic control levers,
raise the hydraulic lift linkage to the trans-
port position. The internal hydraulic cyl-
inder will then be full of oil, thus preventing
corrosion in the cylinder.
7. Remove the air filter element and
clean. Refer to ''Servicing the Air Filter.''
8. Check power steering reservoir oil
level and fill, if necessary.
9. Clean and repack front wheel bear-
ings (see "Lubrication'' section).
10. Start engine and bring to normal op-
erating temperature.
(Remove water ballast from tires,
if
calci-
um chloride was not used when filling with
ballast.)
13. Inspect Tractor for worn or broken
parts and replace, as necessary. Always
use genuine MF parts.
14. Gas Models Only:
a. Remove spark plugs and regap
to 0.025". Before installing
spark plugs, pour two table-
spoons of SAE 30 motor oil in
each spark plug hole. Crank en-
gine over a few times, then re-
install spark plugs.
b. Remove fuel tank sediment bowl
and filter screen. Drain all fuel
from tank and carburetor bowl
by removing drain plug in bot-
tom of c a r bu r et o r. Replace
drain plug, filter screen and
sediment bowl.
15. Diesel Models Only:
a. Drain the agglomerator bowl on
the fuel filter.
b. Fill fuel tank with clean diesel
fuel, adding a reputable brand
of rust inhibiting oil. See oil
manufacturer's directions for
mixing instructions .
c. "Air-bleed" the fuel system
(see "Servicing" section).
11. Drain and flush cooling system.
d. Start engine and allow it to run
until blue smoke appears out ex-
haust pipe, then shut off engine. Fill with anti-freeze, using a suitable rust
inhibitor.
12. Jack up Tractor and place it on
sturdy blocks to remove weight from tires.
16. Remove battery and inspect its con -
dition. Store battery in a cool place, keep-
ing it fully charged.
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