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Storage and Maintenance of Large

Farm Equipment

• When your machine is not going to be used for some time, store the machine in a dry protected place.
• Leaving your combine outside, open to the weather, will shorten its life!
• Moisture and sunlight are the greatest enemies of machinery in prolonged storage.
• For periods of storage of up to six months, follow the procedures outlined in the equipment owners manual.
• For periods of storage more than six months, see your dealer for for procedure on longer periods of storage.

• Provide protection for tires.
  • Clean and provide protectant.
  • Support machine on blocks so that load is off tires.
  • If not supported, inflate tires at regular intervals.
  • Keep direct sunlight from tires.
• Change the engine oil.
  • Run the engine to warm oil.
  • Drain the oil.
  • Replace filter
  • Refill the crankcase with fresh oil (see recommended oil).
  • Run the engine two to five minutes.

Service the fuel system.

• Drain the old fuel. (at tank, filters, and separator)
• Remove sediments and water.
• Fill the tank completely with premium grade fuel.
• Run the engine for two to five seconds. Docsity.com

• Service the cooling system.
  • Drain and flush the cooling system.
  • Refill the system with correct coolant mix for the area. (see chart)
  • Add coolant conditioner and change the coolant filer conditioner.
• Drain the water from pressurized moistener systems.(picker)
• Remove all belts.
  • Clean the belts.
  • Store belts in a cool dry place.
  • Place a rust preventative on belt pulleys.
• Service the batteries.
  • No need to remove unless anticipated more than 30 days below freezing.
  • Fully charge batteries.
  • Disconnect the negative ( ground) cable. Docsity.com

REMOVING MACHINERY FROM

STORAGE

When removing machinery from long term storage:

• Check the fuel level.
  • Open the fuel tank shut off valve.
  • Open the separator filter drain valve.
  • Drain off water from tank.
• Check the oil level and grade of oil.
• Check the level of coolant in radiator and reservoir.

• Check the machine for leaks or missing or broken parts.
• Tighten all caps, dipsticks,covers, etc.
• Make sure all operating controls are in neutral.
• Crank engine and allow to run for a short period under no load.
• Operate controls. Repeat sequence several times.
• Check again for leaks and correct operation of parts.
• CAUTION
• Never operate the engine in an enclosed building.