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Tractor maintenance in special operating conditions
When operating the tractor under special conditions (at lower temperatures, in the desert, on sand and boggy soils, rocky terrain), specified intervals and scope of maintenance are preserved. On top of that, below-listed works are introduced additionally or performed more frequently.
When operating the tractor in desert, on sandy soils, at high temperatures and dust.
Use enclosed method of filling the engine with oil and fuel. Change oil in the air purifier sink after each three shifts. During M-1 check: • Engien oil, no mechanical impurities are allowed in oil. If necessary, replace; • Central air purifier pipe (the pipe should be clean). Wash and service the air purifier after each 20 hours; • Wash with stream of water or blow off with air the water radiator core.
Radiator should be clean with no traces of oil on its surface. During M-2 wash fuel tank plug. •
When running the tractor at low
temperatures, make pre-start engine heating up to 20-30 °С. At the end of the shift fill tanks with fuel (at temperature below 30°С use arctic fuel). Fill the cooling system with antifreeze fuel.
When running the tractor on rocky soils and in highlands.
During shift-time visual examinations check driving gear and other tractor components for possible damages, as well as tightness of engine casing plugs, rear axle and FDA, fastening of driving wheels. Check air tightness of the radiator plug of the engine cooling system.
in highlands operation conditions
to avoid disturbance of engine functioning, make adjustment of the fuel pump with a view to reduce its capacity in the following range: At elevation of 1500-2000 m above see level reduce capacity by 10%; • at 2000-2500 m — by 15%; • at 2500-3000 m — by 20 %; • operation at elevation over 3000 m is not recommended.
Tractor maintenance when preparing it for storage, during storage and removal from storage
Tractor maintenance in such cases should be carried out according to regulations given in section “Tractor storage”
