4. Maintenance
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Maintenance The tractor must be maintained regularly. Correct maintenance at the right time is essential to ensure reliable operation of the tractor. Maintenance costs are small compared to repair costs resulting from lack of maintenance. The most important measures are those you carry out yourself, including lubrication and various checks and adjustments.
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Maintenance schedule You can choose the maintenance schedule according to the yearly running hours of the tractor.
Periodical maintenance Periodical maintenance schedule is recommended for all tractors and specially for tractors, which have more than 1000 running hours in a year. The maintenance tasks are carried out according to the periodical maintenance chart. The periodical maintenance from 50 hours onwards can also be ordered from the authorised workshop. In that case the periodical maintenance is carried out by Valtra authorised and trained service personnel.
Yearly maintenance The yearly maintenance schedule is suitable for tractors which have under 1000 running hours in a year. The schedule should be carried out by an authorised workshop but the operator has to carry out the normal daily and weekly service routines according to the periodical maintenance chart.
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Service inspection A service inspection is required for all new tractors after 50 running hours. The service inspection is mandatory in order to retain the guarantee. The service is performed by your local dealer. NOTE: The tractor is inspected according to the manufacturer's instructions before it is handed over to a customer.
Engine The inspection of the engine contains the following services: • • •
Change of engine oil and filter Change of fuel system prefilter Change of fuel filter
Power transmission The inspection of the power transmission contains the following services: •
Change of low pressure filter and lubrication filter
Front axle and steering system The inspection of the front axle and steering system contains the following services:
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