PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

– Position the tractor on flat and level ground. – Chock the wheels. – Drain the rear axle. – Place the tractor on stands. – Remove the rear wheels. – Remove the cab. – Refer to the part: 12Cab and driving seat. – Remove the brakes. – Refer to the part: 04Brakes. – Remove the linkage cover. – Refer to the part: 06Rear lift. – Remove the differential locking internal control mechanism. – Refer to the part: 0242Differential.

Take precautions against unexpected movement of the tractor. When the rear axle is supported on axle stands, never start the tractor. Risk of the tractor moving if there is any action on the brakes (service or hand brake). If you must start the engine, the front axle must also be supported on stands or the shaft to the front axle must be decoupled.

Special instructions

– Clean the threads in the holes for the screws installed using Loctite, using a tap to remove the dry residue. – Clean and degrease the contact faces. – Always use new seals when reassembling and oil before fitting. – Lubricate bearings before installation.

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