Tractors X60 Series. Manual - part 52

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Maintenance

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9

500 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

Check/adjustment of the auto hitch 
(if equipped)

As necessary or at least every 500 hours check the opera-
tion of the auto hitch and make sure the locking latches
(1) engage and the hitch is operating correctly.

OPERATION 1
Attach the loaded trailer to the auto hitch.

OPERATION 2
Raise the three-point linkage to maximum height. The
locking  latches  should  snap  into  lock  when  the  hitch
reaches its maximum height.

WARNING: When checking the operation of the 
auto hitch, stay well clear of moving parts or 
injury can result.

WARNING: Never run the engine in a closed 
building. Proper ventilation is required un-
der all circumstances.

If the locking latches do not engage correctly, uniformly
adjust both lift rods as follows:

OPERATION 3
Unlatch the loaded trailer.

OPERATION 4
Raise the three-point linkage to maximum height.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the links are at max. height before
adjusting the lift rods.

OPERATION 5
Place all controls on the NEUTRAL position.
Stop the engine and remove the key from the key switch.

OPERATION 6

Remove the split pin (1) and remove the lift rod at the
lower end.

OPERATION 7

Turn the lift rod to the right to make it sorter, to the left
to make it longer.

OPERATION 8
Attach the lift rod again and apply the split pin.

OPERATION 9
Perform operations 1 to 3 to check that the lift rod are
adjusted by the same amount and that the locking latches
engage correctly.

IMPORTANT: If the lift rods are adjusted too precisely, the 
hydraulic system of the tractor operates under a constant 
pressure, with the risk of being damaged.

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

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WARNING:  If  the  locking  latches  do  not  engage 
correctly  thecable  and/or  the  lift  rods  may  need 
adjustment. Seeyour dealer to allow for necessary 
adjustments tobe carried out.

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Maintenance

1000 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

WARNING: To open the bonnet, follow the procedure 
indicated under “How to open the bonnet”.

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

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Check condition of fuel injectors

The  fuel  injectors  must  not  be  cleaned.  New  injectors
must be fitted by your dealer if there is damage or a fault
occurs as listed below:
-  Engine will not start or is difficult to start.
-  Not enough power.
-  Engine misfires or runs erratically.
-  High fuel consumption.
-  Black exhaust smoke.
-  Engine knocks or vibrates.
-  Excessive engine temperature.

Injectors and fuel system 

Have  these  checked  by  your  Dealer’s  specialized  per-
sonnel.

NOTE: Thoroughly clean the area in which you must 
work before loosening or disconnecting any part of the 
injection system.

NOTE: Place covers on all the tubes and injector orifi-
ces to prevent dirt from penetrating.

Engine valves

Have the tappet and valve gaps checked by your Dealer’s
authorized personnel.

Anti-freeze in engine cooling sys-

tem

Once a year, before winter, check the anti-freeze fluid in
the engine cooling system.
See the procedure to check the engine coolant level and
the precautions against frost under service operations at
10 hours or daily.

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Maintenance

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9

1000 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

Oil changes for the transmission, 

steering circuit and power lift 

hydraulic circuit, rear final drives.

NOTE: It is advisable to change the oil for the first time 

after 500 hours. After this, change the oil after every 
1000 hours service.

Transmission housing

1 -  Lower the lift arms to the ground.

2 -  Remove the plug (2).

3 -  Place vessels under all seven drain plugs to collect

the oil as it drains out.

4 -  Remove  the  plugs  under  transmission  housing  and

drain out the oil.

Remove the plug (4) from the right-hand and left-hand
rear final drives to drain out all oil.

5 -  Fit the drain plugs back in place, then pour oil of the

approved type into the transmission until the correct
level has been reached (3).

NOTE: Let the oil stabilize before checking its level.

WARNING: See the Lubricants and Fuels chart for the 
type of oil to be used according to the transmission 
type.

4WD steering cylinder knuckle 
joints

Have the knuckle joint nuts (1) checked by an authorized
service center after the first 50 hours and then after every
1000 hours service.

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

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Maintenance

1000 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

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

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Oil changes in 4WD front axle

Axle housing

Place a vessel under the plug (1), Remove the plug and
drain out all oil.

Oil filling in 4WD front axle

NOTE: See the Lubricants and Fuels chart for the cor-
rect type of oil.

Front axle housing

Fit the plug (1) back when no more oil is coming out and
fill up with fresh oil through the filler (2) up to the level
of the plug (3).

Wait  for  the  oile  to  stabilize  before  checking  the  level.
Top up if necessary.

Fit the plugs back (1,2 and 3).

Oil changes in 4WD final drive

Front side final drives

Position the final drive plugs (1) downward. Place a vessel
under each final drive plug (1) (one for each final drive).
Remove the plugs and drain out all oil.

Oil filling in 4WD front axle

NOTE: See the Lubricants and Fuels chart for the cor-
rect type of oil.

Front side final drives

Position the plugs (1) on the wheel center line. Fill up with
oil of the specified type to the level of the holes.
Wait for the oile to stabilize before checking the level. Top
up if necessary. Fit the plugs back (1).