Tractors X60 Series. Manual - part 48

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Maintenance

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100 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

Maintenance of the front PTO and front 3 point hitch (if equipped)

WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices for each operation. Beware of burns caused by hot tractor 
parts.

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Grease Points

NOTE: Use lithium grease of the prescribed type.
NOTE: In severe conditions lubricate these points more frequently.

Front 3-point hitch

(if equipped).

Top of lift cylinder, 2 points.

Bottom of lift cylinder.

NOTE: Lubricate if not used frequently and also after 
washing with water pressure hose.

Check front PTO oil level (if 

equipped)

To check the power takeoff oil level, put the tractor on
level ground.
Remove the fill/level plug (1) located on the
front of the housing. If the oil level is low, add the recom-
mended oil type to raise the oil level to the bottom edge
of the fill hole. Install the plug and tighten.

Servicing the front power take-off 

Periodically  throughout  the  year,  additional  attention
should be made to the following:
-  Check all bolts, screws and fixings etc. are tight.
-  Check the PTO gearbox for any leaks.
 Operating  the  Front  PTO  at  low  oil  levels  can  cause

damage to the gearbox, incorrect operation of the PTO
clutch and also damage to the environment.

-  Check  the  condition  of  the  flexible  rubber  drive  cou-

pling, mounted to the crankshaft pulley. Make sure the
coupling is installed correctly and is not brittle.

-  Apply grease to the drive shaft spline.

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Maintenance

Check and clean cab air intake fil-
ter

Check and clean the intake air filter every 100 hours or
more often if needed. Keep the air filter clean for efficient
operation of the heating and cooling system. Replace
with a genuine part if damaged or when the filter can not
be cleaned.

WARNING: Cab air filters remove dust in the 
air, but are not capable of removing chemi-
cals used in spraying crops or in weed con-
trol.  Many chemicals used for these purposes 
are toxic when improperly used, and can be 
hazardous  to  operators  and  others  in  the 
area. Follow the instructions of manufactur-
ers of both the equipment and the chemicals 
regarding  prohibitions  against  inhalation 
of dust or spray, personal hygiene practices, 
and  other  precautions  noted  by  the  manu-
facturers.   

IMPORTANT:  Always  wear  protective  clothing,  e.g.: 
overalls, goggles, gloves and face mask when preparing 
equipment for chemical spraying operations and ALWAYS 
follow the chemical manufacturers instructions. 

DELUXE CAB - This type of tractor CANNOT be used to
spray  chemicals,  unless  the  operator  within  the  cab  is
wearing a complete protective suit.

The air intake filters should be checked weekly or daily if
used in extreme conditions. The standard paper element
has the following efficiency with a maximum differential
pressure  increase  of  2  mbar.    SAE  gross  gauze  mesh
99.5%.

NOTE: This element gives no protection against chemical 
spray.

100 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

WARNING: Remember that the cab filter is not 
suitable for chemicals in general.
Absolute  protection  against  these  products 
can  therefore  only  be  achieved  by  taking 
the precautionary measures required by the 
degree of harmfulness of the actual products 
used.
This  latter  precaution  must  be  strictly  ob-
served for filters of any type.

CAUTION:Take the filter off before washing the cab. If 
the cab is washed and the filter has not been demount-
ed, take care to prevent the jet of water from splashing 
on to the protective grille  otherwise your cab’s filter will 
be irreparably damaged.

CAUTION: If active carbon filters are used, mount only 
original filters supplied in a sealed package: follow the 
instructions for use on the container and attached to 
any filter package. Carefully comply with the operating 
instructions on the filter packages or labels. Replace the 
filters at the intervals specified by the filter manufacturer. 
Contact your Dealer if specific filters against chemicals 
must be used.

CAUTION: Always wear individual protections 
suitable to the harmfulness of the actual prod-
uct used.

WARNING:  Tractors  with  cab  have  no  protection  
against harmful substances and dusts (protection level 
1). If the tractor is used in dusty environment and to 
spray phytosanitary products or chemicals generally 
thought of as hazardous to health, the operator must 
wear individual protections (mask, goggles) suitable 
to the harmfulness of the actual product used.

Protection level

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CAUTION: The Manufacturer has no responsibility what-
ever, either direct or indirect, for application of special 
filters and/or changes to the air intake system of the cab. 
Every change to the cab intake system can result in a 
health hazard for the operator and significantly alter the 
performance of the air conditioning system. In any case, 
the cab is not guaranteed as perfectly dust-tight. Always 
wear individual protections when working in particularly 
dusty environment.

IMPORTANT:  Dispose  of  filters  correctly  in  accord-
ance with local regulations. Be responsible for the 
environment.

NOTE: Replace filters with original spares only.

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100 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

OPERATION 3
The filter element can be cleaned by one of the following
two methods:

A. Tap it on a flat surface.
or
B. Blow it clean with compressed air.

METHOD A

If  the  dirt  mainly  consists  in  dust,  this  method  can  be
used to clean the filter. Tap the dusty side of the filter on
a flat surface. Do not use excessive force that can cause
damage to the filter.

METHOD B

Use compressed air to blow dust away. Move the flow of
air up and down the clean the side of the filter. Maximum
air pressure must exceed 2 bar. Too much pressure will
damage the filter.

IMPORTANT: Always use an air hose with a safety ON/OFF 
control nozzle and ALWAYS WEAR FACE PROTECTION. 

OPERATION 4
Insert the filter element under the filter cover.
Close the cover and fix it with both knobs.

WARNING: Do not stand on the tractor to serv-
ice the filter, use the correct equipment for a 
safe standing platform or injury can result.   

For best performance, this filter should be serviced more
often  when  working  in  particularly  dusty  environment.
Replace with a genuine McCormick part if damaged or
when the filter can not be cleaned.

IMPORTANT: Respiratory protection equipment and pro-
tective clothing appropriate to the environment that the 
filter has been in contact with MUST be used during the 
cleaning of the filter.

Deluxe cab

OPERATION 1

Loosen both knobs (1) fixing the cover.
Open the filter cover.

OPERATION 2

Remove the filter element and clean the filter seat.

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Maintenance

Battery

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Periodically check the level of battery acid and add
distilled water if necessary.

WARNING:  BATTERY  ACID  CAUSES  SEVERE 
BURNS.  Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid 
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Antidote: 
EXTERNAL - Flush with water. 
INTERNAL - Drink large quantities of water or 
milk, DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical 
attention immediately.
EYES - Flush with water for 15 minutes and 
get medical attention immediately.
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES.
Keep  sparks,  flame  and  cigarettes  away. 
Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed 
area. Always wear eye protection when work-
ing near batteries. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF 
CHILDREN.  

NOTE: The level of the electrolyte must be checked with 
the engine off, the tractor parked on flat ground and the 
battery cold.

NOTE: Make sure that the battery terminal nuts are well 
fixed to their terminals.

Battery cables and terminals

The  battery  terminals  must  be  kept  clean  and  tight.
Remove all corrosion with a wire brush, then wash with
a weak solution of baking soda or ammonia. Put some
petroleum  jelly  or  light  grease  on  terminals  to  prevent
more corrosion.

WARNING:  When  connecting  the  battery  to 
a  charger,  make  sure  that  the  positive  (+) 
lead of the charger is connected to the posi-
tive of the battery and the negative (-) to the 
negative. Incorrect connection will damage 
the diodes and the other circuit components.

250 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

WARNING:  According  to  the  Law  it  is  man-
datory  to  dispose  of  batteries  in  suitable 
containers  provided  to  this  purpose  at  au-
thorized centres. DO NOT dispose of them in 
the environment.

WARNING: Do not use acid to top up the bat-
tery. The electrolyte will boil over. Use only 
deionised distilled water and top up to a level 
of 5/6 mm over the battery cells.

WARNING:

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories 

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals 

known to the State of California to cause cancer 

and reproductive harm. Wash your hands after 

handling these parts.

Check electrolyte level

WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices 
for each operation.

- Move the master disconnect switch (4) on OFF.
- Remove the knob (3) that closes the cover.
-  Remove  the  cover  (2).  In  a  few  models,  the  tool  box
and relative support must be removed for this operation.

- Remove cell cover plates carefully.
- Add distilled water to just cover the top of the separa-
tors. DO NOT OVERFILL. The right level should be 5 to 6
mm over the cells.
- When distilled water is added at ambient temperatures
below  0°C  (32°F),  the  batteries  must  be  charged  im-
mediately to mix the water and electrolyte or the water
will  freeze,  because  the  water  will  stay  on  top  of  the
electrolyte.

NOTE: For further information about battery servicing and 
charging and about components of the tractor's electrical 
system, see the Electrical system section in this manual.