STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE OF LARGE FARM EQUIPMENT

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STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE OF LARGE FARM EQUIPMENT

• Prepared by Von G. Peavy
• South Region Ag Mechanics

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• Correct storage of large seasonal equipment is a
  good investment!

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• When your machine is not going to be used for
  some time, store
• the machine in a dry protected place.
• Leaving your combine outside, open to the
  weather, will shorten its
• life!
• Moisture and sunlight are the greatest enemies
  of machinery in
• prolonged storage.
• For periods of storage of up to six months,
  follow the procedures
• outlined in the equipment owners manual.
• For periods of storage more than six months,
  see your dealer for for
• procedure on longer periods of storage.

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• For storage of large equipment for up to six
  months, follow the
• procedures outlined following
• Wash and clean the machine thoroughly inside and
  out.
• - Operating parts ( chaffer screens,
  sieves, elevators, grain tank,
• spindles,
  baskets, screens, etc)
• - Cab and instruments.
• - Tires
• - Rodent prevention.
• Completely lubricate the machine. (see
  lubrication chart)
• Apply grease to any chrome plated parts
  (hydraulic cylinders etc)
• Spray any parts subject to rust with rust
  preventative. ( picker drums )
• Lubricate chains with engine oil.

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• Provide protection for tires.
• - Clean and provide protectant.
• - Support machine on blocks so that load is
  off tires.
• - If not supported, inflate tires at
  regular intervals.
• - Keep direct sunlight from tires.
• Change the engine oil.
• - Run the engine to warm oil.
• - Drain the oil.
• - Replace filter
• - Refill the crankcase with fresh oil (see
  recommended oil).
• - Run the engine two to five minutes.
• Service the fuel system.
• - Drain the old fuel. (at tank, filters,
  and separator)
• - Remove sediments and water.
• - Fill the tank completely with premium
  grade fuel.
• - Run the engine for two to five seconds.

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• Service the cooling system.
• - Drain and flush the cooling system.
• - Refill the system with correct coolant
  mix for the area.
• (see chart)
• - Add coolant conditioner and change the
  coolant filer
• conditioner.
• Drain the water from pressurized moistener
  systems.(picker)
• Remove all belts.
• - Clean the belts.
• - Store belts in a cool dry place.
• - Place a rust preventative on belt
  pulleys.
• Service the batteries.
• - No need to remove unless anticipated more
  than 30 days below
• freezing.
• - Fully charge batteries.
• - Disconnect the negative ( ground) cable.

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• Service the air induction system.
• - Air filter
• - Air pipes and ducts.
• Plug up openings.
• - Exhaust pipes.
• - Breather pipe.
• Cover delicate parts.
• - picker drums
• Let pressure off of hydraulic systems.
• - Place supports under drums and lower.

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REMOVING MACHINERY FROM STORAGE
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• When removing machinery from long term storage
• Check the fuel level.
• - Open the fuel tank shut off valve.
• - Open the separator filter drain valve.
• - Drain off water from tank .
• Check the oil level and grade of oil.
• Check the level of coolant in radiator and
• reservoir.

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• Check the lubricant level of all systems
• Check the brake fluid and linkages.
• See that the batteries are fully charged and
  connect all cables
• securely.
• Install and adjust all belts.
• Inflate tires to proper operating pressures.
• Remove plugs from engine breather tubes and
  exhaust.
• Close all doors and panels.
• Make sure all shields are in place.

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• Check the machine for leaks or missing or
  broken parts.
• Tighten all caps, dipsticks,covers, etc.
• Make sure all operating controls are in
  neutral.
• Crank engine and allow to run for a short
  period under no load.
• Operate controls. Repeat sequence several
  times.
• Check again for leaks and correct operation of
  parts.
• CAUTION
• Never operate the engine in an enclosed
  building.

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