1. Tractor Safety, Operation, and Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance

2. Preventive Maintenance Program
Why should you implement a Preventive Maintenance Program?

3. Preventive Maintenance Benefits
Decrease Downtime - problems are found before they cause breakdowns
Save Money - Problems are discovered in their early stages, while they are still minor repairs
Extend Machine Life - Regular maintenance increases the life of the machine.

4. Preventive Maintenance Benefits
Increase Equipment Value -Detailed maintenance and repair records kept on the machine increases the value.
Keep Equipment Safe- Good Maintenance= Safer Machine

5. General Prevention Read the Owner’s Manual and follow recommendations.
Perform Daily Maintenance before operating the tractor.
Check the tractor for damage and potential failures before operation.

6. General Prevention
Allow the engine to warm up to operating temperature before use.
Watch the instrument panel for indications of trouble.
Follow service recommendations and keep the tractor properly serviced.

7. General Prevention
Never overload the tractor and operate the tractor only as it was designed to be used.
Do not snap or pop the clutch.
Do not spin the tractor tires.

8. General Prevention
Never operate the tractor on hard surfaces with the differential locked.
Prepare the tractor properly for prolonged storage.

9. How do I know when to perform service on my tractor?

10. Service Intervals
Maintenance intervals on tractors are measured in operational hours or calendar intervals.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Keep proper maintenance records for each tractor.

11. Recommended Service Intervals
It is best to follow Manufacturer’s recommendations for your particular tractor.
General Service Intervals are:
Daily ( Every 10 hours)
Weekly ( Every 50 hours
Monthly ( Every 250 hours)
Bi-monthly ( Every 500 hours)
Annually ( Every 1000 hours)
All service intervals are cumulative times!

12. Service Interval Chart

13. Service Record

14. Pre-Operation(Daily) Checks
Engine Oil Level
Hydraulic Fluid Level
Coolant Level
Air in Tires
Belt Tension

15. Pre-Operation(Daily) Checks
Fuel Level
Wheel Lugs
Battery
Safety Equipment
- PTO Sheilds, ROPS, Brake Lock, Seat Belt, Safety Switches.

16. Service Jobs Servicing the Air Cleaner Lubricating the Chassis
Servicing the Hydraulic System
Servicing the Cooling
System

17. Service Jobs Changing the Engine Oil Adjusting Fan Belt Tension
Adjusting the Brakes
Adjusting Clutch Pedal Free
Travel

18. Service Jobs Fueling the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Exterior
Adding and Adjusting Tractor
Weights
Calculating Wheel Slippage

19. Service Jobs Tires (Pressure) Adding Liquid Ballast to Tires
Choosing and Maintaining
Tires (Pressure)
Adding Liquid Ballast to
Tires
Adjusting the Front and
Rear Wheel Tread

20. Service Jobs Servicing Air Conditioning System Checking the Diesel
Injectors
Bleeding the Diesel

21. Service Jobs Servicing the Battery Checking and Changing Fuses
Servicing the Fuel Filter

22. Service Jobs Inspecting and Setting Gaps for Spark Plugs
Setting the Points
Setting the Timing
Adjusting the
Carburetor

23. Service Jobs Checking and Adjusting Safety Equipment
Check, Tighten, and Repair
all loose parts.

24. THE END