Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 262)

SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
3-74
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
OPERATION 73
PREPARATION FOR TRACTOR STORAGE
Before storing the tractor at the end of the season or
for an extended period, the following precautions
should be taken:
1. Clean the tractor.
2. Drain the engine and transmission/rear axle and
refill with clean oil.
3. Drain the fuel tanks and pour approximately two
gallons of special calibrating fuel into the tank.
Run the engine for at least 10 minutes to ensure
complete distribution of the calibrating fuel
throughout the injection system. See the next
item before running the engine.
4. Check the radiator coolant level. If the coolant is
within 200 hours of the next change, drain, flush
and refill the system. Run the engine for one hour
to disperse the coolant throughout the system.
5. Using the tractor hydraulic system in Position
Control, raise the lift linkage and support the lift
arms in the raised position.
6. Lubricate all grease fittings and lightly coat all
exposed hydraulic piston rods with petroleum
jelly, e.g., power steering cylinder rams, lift rams,
spool valves, etc.
7. Remove the batteries and store in a warm, dry
place. Recharge periodically to a minimum of
12.6 volts. Do not allow voltage to fall below 12.4
volts.
NOTE: Do not store the tractor for more than 30 days
with the batteries connected. The normal key-off
current drain of the electrical system modules will
completely discharge the batteries. This can cause
permanent battery damage. If the batteries are left
connected during storage, charge the batteries daily
using a low-rate charger connected to a timer. For
short term tractor sotrage, removal of the 5 aMP KAM
(Keep Alive Memory) fuse will minimize key off
cuurent draw. This will result in loss of radio
accessory memory requiring the clock and channel
tuner buttons to be reprogrammed. For short term
tractor storage, removal of the 5 AMP KAM (Keep
Alive Memory) fuse will minimize key off current
draw. This will result in loss of radio/accessory
memory requiring the radio clock and channel tuner
features to be reprogrammed.
8. Raise the tractor and place supports under the
axles to take the weight off the tires.
9. Cover the exhaust pipe opening.
OPERATION 74
PREPARING THE TRACTOR FOR USE
AFTER STORAGE
Before placing the tractor in service after an
extended storage period, perform the following:
1. Inflate the tires to the correct pressure and lower
the tractor to the ground.
2. Refill the fuel tanks.
3. Check the radiator coolant level.
4. Check all oil levels.
5. Install fully charged batteries.
6. Remove the exhaust pipe covering.
7. Prime the engine oil system as detailed in steps
9 through 12 of “Operation 31.”
IMPORTANT: Priming the engine oil system
provides lubrication to the turbocharger and engine
before starting which will extend engine life.
8. Start the engine and check that all instruments
and controls function correctly. Using the tractor
hydraulic system in Position Control, fully raise
the lift linkage and remove the supports.
9. Drive the tractor without a load to ensure that it
is operating satisfactorily.