Buhler 535 - Manual (Page 195)

4-62
435/485/535
Operation 86
Storing the Tractor
NOTE: Storage refers to periods of approximately three
months or greater.
Preparation
Change the hydraulic oil .
Change the transmission oil .
Change the engine coolant .
Drain and flush the oil from the differentials and
planetary housings . Fill with new oil .
Change the engine oil and filter .
Start the engine . While the engine is warming up,
operate the transmission, hydraulic system, steering
and differentials to distribute new lubricant to
components . Warm engine to at least 70°C (60°F) .
Stop the engine .
Clean the tractor of all debris, dirt, and accumulated
grease .
Drive the tractor to the storage location .
Relieve tension on the alternator, compressor, water
pump, and fan belt .
Coat all exposed hydraulic cylinder shaft areas with
grease or a rust preventive .
Fill the fuel tanks with fuel .
Refer to the Cummins operator’s manual for more
engine related preparations .
Storing
Use plastic bags or tape to seal the following openings:
muffler, fuel tank breather, air intake filter, and engine
crankcase breather .
Touch up all scratches or chips .
Block up the tractor to remove weight from the tires .
Cover the tires if they will be exposed to heat or direct
sunlight .
If the tractor is to be stored outside, cover it with a
waterproof canvas or other protective material .
Remove the batteries from the tractor and store them
in a cool, dry, weatherproof area . Do not store on a
concrete floor .
Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance
As Required
Removal from Storage
Remove the protective covering from the tractor tires
and seals from the air intake filter, muffler, fuel tank
and engine crankcase breather .
Remove the blocks . Lower the tractor onto the tires .
Correct any leaks .
Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure .
Install fully charged batteries . Tighten the battery
connections .
Tension the alternator, compressor, water pump and
fan belt .
Check the fluid level of the engine crankcase,
differentials, planetaries, transmission, hydraulic
reservoir, brake cylinder reservoir and engine cooling
system .
If the fuel filter is changed during or after storage, be
sure that the filter, pump and lines are primed .
Drain sediment from the fuel tanks .
Refer to the Cummins operator’s manual for more
engine related preparations .
Initial Engine Start-up
Initial engine start-up after long periods of storage
can place abnormal loads on the cranking system .
Do not crank the engine longer than 30 seconds .
Allow at least two minutes between cranking cycles
to permit the starting motor to cool and the batteries
to recover .
IMPORTANT: On initial start of engine, do not increase
speed above 1000 RPM, unless necessary to prevent
stalling, until the engine oil pressure is normal.
See “Engine Starting” and “Cold-Weather Starting”
in Section 3 .
If the engine does not start after 30 seconds, prime
the fuel system using the following procedure:
Remove the fuel filter and fill it with clean filtered
fuel .
IMPORTANT: Fuel poured directly into the filter will
not be cleaned by the filter and will go directly into the
fuel pump. Be sure that the fuel is clean.
Start the engine . If the engine still does not start,
consult your Buhler Versatile dealer .