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Storage and diSpoSal

          1. tractor Storage


        ► daily Storage                      ► long-term Storage                   (7)  Remove a weight. Detach or
        (1)  Store the tractor after cleaning it.   Clean the tractor thoroughly and   lower an implement.
           Especially, clean it thoroughly af-  store it as follows:               (8)  Chock the rear wheels.
           ter harrowing or working in a wet   (1)  Change engine oil with new oil     (9)  Remove the battery from the
           field.                               and run the engine for 5 min-        tractor or turn off its switch to
        ()  Make sure to lower an imple-       utes to distribute oil to each part   cut power connection.
           ment.                                evenly.                          (10)   Place wood blocks under the
        (3)  Store the tractor indoors if possi-  (2)  Drain coolant from the radiator.   tires to protect them.
           ble.                                 Then, make a label indicating    (11)  Charge  the  battery  every  2
        (4)  If storing the tractor outside, cov-  "No Coolant" and fix it onto the   months during long-term stor-
           er it.                               steering wheel.                      age.
        (5)  For better startability, it is recom-     If antifreeze is already added, it   (12)  Store it in a dry place to avoid
           mended to remove the battery         is not necessary to drain coolant.   rain  or  snow  and  cover  the
           from the tractor and keep it in-  (3)  Add oil, fluid and fuel to each    body.
           doors in winter.                    part according to the mainte-
        (6)  If the outside temperature is be-  nance chart.
           low 0℃, add antifreeze or drain   (4)  Apply a thin film of grease of oil
           coolant completely to prevent the   to body parts that are apt to rust.
           engine from freezing and burst-   (5)  Check  each  bolt  and  nut  for
           ing.                                 looseness and tighten any loose
        (7)   Remove  the  key  and  store  it   bolt and nut.
           separately.                       (6)  Set the tire inflation pressure a
                                                little higher than the specifica-
                                                tion.
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