• Service the engine.
• Change the engine oil and oil filter.
• Run the engine until it is thoroughly warm.
• Disconnect the battery.
Clean battery cable terminals and battery poles and store battery in a cool
and dry place where the temperature is even. Charge the battery every
second month.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the main power is turned off before
disconnecting or reconnecting the battery.
• Slacken the fan belt.
• Protect exposed parts against corrosion by applying anti-corrosion oil.
• Cover the air induction pipe to the air cleaner and the exhaust pipe.
Use a plastic bag or similar.
• Operate the air conditioning for a few minutes at least once a month.
4.6 Running the tractor in after storage
4.6.1 Running the tractor in after a storing period shorter than two
months
After a storing period shorter than two months you must run the tractor in.
• Refit the battery (fully charged).
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the main power is turned off before
disconnecting or reconnecting the battery.
• Check the oil level in the engine.
• Check the oil level in the transmission and hydraulics.
• Check the coolant level in the radiator.
• Carry out the general lubrication.
• Bleed the fuel system, if required.
• Check the pressure of the tyres.
• Start the engine without racing it.
• Test-run the tractor.
4.6.2 Running the tractor in after a storing period longer than two
months
You must run the tractor in after a storing period longer than two months.
• Check the tyre pressures.
• Remove the protective covers from the exhaust pipe and air induction pipe.
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