Tractor Storage Precautions

Precautions to be taken for Tractor Storage

1a) First start the engine & allow it toLubrication to internal parts of the ✔ idle for 2 to 3 minutes.Engine.

b) Then run the tractor for 10 minutesLubrication to internal parts of the ✔ from once place to another place atTransmission. 1800 to 2000 rpm. Charging of the battery. ✔ Splashing of fuel from inside of the ✔ fuel tank.

2Operate all electricals such as switches,To avoid malfunctioning due to ✔ flasher, lamps, horn.oxidation of the contacts.

3Drain the water inside the fuel tankTo avoid algae / rust formation & ✔ using drain plug.subsequent chocking of the fuel lines.

4Raise the lift arms of hydraulics to theirThis raised position will fill the ✔ full raised position & lock the hydrauliccylinder & protect it’s walls from system using the isolating valvecorrosion. on right hand side of control valve.

5Apply anti-oxidant spray on the batteryTo avoid oxidation of terminals. ✔ / alternator / starter motor terminals.

6Clean sheet metal & chassis withTo avoid accumulation dust which may ✔ dry cloth.result into detoriation of paint quality.

7Keep the tractor with hand brakeTo avoid locking of the brakes disengaged.

8De-clutching - Place spacers betweenTo avoid sticking of the clutch plate clutch pedal & foot plate to keep& subsequent damage. clutch plate free.

9Masking (with tape) of all the openingsTo avoid rusting due to moisture entry.

(Such as aircleaner, fuel tank cap, silencer, breathers of engine / brakes / transmission / hydraulic unit).

10Disconnect battery terminals.To avoid discharge of the battery.

If the tractor is intended for nonoperation for long time (more than a month) it is recommended to fill DEF to the max level as indicated by the DEF tank level indicator on the tank. This ensures SM filter is always immersed in the DEF liquid irrespective of any evaporation during storage. If the shutdown period (non operation) period is within 6 months, DEF quality to be checked before using the tractors. If the DEF quality is not ok, DEF to be replaced with right quality DEF for further usage of tractor. If the shutdown period is more than 6 months irrespective of DEF concentration, it is highly recommended to replace the DEF and perform SCR routine test at authorized Mahindra dealer.

11To prevent crystal formation inside the Supply Module Filter due to DEF evaporation during long storage.

✔ Indicates activity to be carried out at these intervals.

❃ To be done whenever tractor is not in use for a long period of time i.e. more than 45 days.