Daily Technical Maintenance
- Clean the tractor by removing dust and oil stains.
- Inspect and tighten all external fasteners. Loose parts, especially the front and rear wheel nuts, should be secured promptly.
- Check the oil pan, coolant tank, fuel tank, and hydraulic oil tank for proper levels.
- Inspect the tire pressure of front and rear wheels; inflate if below the recommended level.
- Look for leaks—air, oil, or coolant. Address any leaks immediately.
- Test lights, horn, and instrument panel to ensure proper functionality.
- Clean the dry air filter if the alarm is triggered or if dust accumulation is detected.
- Monitor the battery's indicator window for color changes; recharge if necessary.
50-Hour Technical Maintenance
- Inspect and clean the dry air filter element; remove dust buildup.
- Check the battery indicator window for color changes; recharge if necessary.
- Inspect and clean the suction strainer/filter on the chassis; replace the filter if needed.
- Check the oil level in the front axle's central drive and final drives.
- Verify the lubricant level in the transmission and rear axle final drives.
200-Hour Technical Maintenance
- Replace the engine oil (oil pan lubrication).
- Inspect and clean the dry air filter element; remove dust buildup.
- Check and clean the chassis suction filter; replace the filter if necessary.
- Clean the hydraulic oil suction filter, return oil filter, and hydraulic tank air filter; replace filter elements if needed.
- Perform "Level 1 Technical Maintenance" as specified in the accompanying Diesel Engine Operation & Maintenance Manual.
400-Hour Technical Maintenance
- Check the oil level in the front axle's central drive and final drives (subsequent checks: annually/every 800 operating hours).
- Inspect the lubricant level in the transmission and rear axle final drives; top up if necessary (initial maintenance: 50-100h, subsequent checks: annually/every 800 operating hours).
- Verify the parking brake lever's free travel; adjust if needed.
- Clean the hydraulic oil suction filter, return oil filter, and hydraulic tank filter; replace filter elements as required.
- Perform "Level 2 Technical Maintenance" as specified in the accompanying Diesel Engine Operation & Maintenance Manual.
800-Hour Technical Maintenance
- Replace the air filter element.
- Change the hydraulic oil.
- Replace the transmission and rear axle final drive lubricating oil.
- Check and adjust the engine valve clearance.
- Check and adjust the fuel injector spray pressure.
- Clean and service the fuel tank.
- Inspect and maintain the generator and starter motor.
1600-Hour Technical Maintenance
- Clean and service the diesel engine cooling system.
- Replace the front axle center drive and final drive lubricating oil.
- Inspect, adjust, and maintain the starter motor.
Winter-Specific Technical Maintenance
- Switch to winter-grade lubricants and fuel.
- Use antifreeze when temperatures drop below 0°C (32°F).
- Start the engine following cold-weather procedures at the beginning of each shift.
- Maintain battery charge above 75% (do not exceed 25% discharge rate in winter).
- Park the tractor in a sheltered, heated shed after operation.