Tractors X60 Series. Manual - part 54

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Maintenance

1000 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

Change cab air intake filter

WARNING: Respiratory protection equipment
and protective clothing appropriate to the
environment that the filter has been in con-
tact with MUST be used during the cleaning
of the filter.

Deluxe cab

OPERATION 1

Remove both knobs (1) fixing the cover.

Remove the filter (2) and clean the filter housing.

IMPORTANT: The old filter MUST be put into a sealed
container and disposed of in accordance with local regula-
tions. Be responsible for the environment.

OPERATION 2

Install the new filter.
Close the cover and fix it with the knobs.

NOTE: Replace the filter only with original spare parts.

Cab doors

Grease door locks and hinges

AC Compressor

Have the air conditioning system operation checked. Also
check the lubricating oil level in the compressor (1).

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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WARNING: See the procedure to check and
clean the cab air intake filter under service
operations at 100 hours, the notes for the cor-
rect use of the cab filters, and the precautions
when using dangerous chemicals.

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Maintenance

2000 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

CAUTION: If you need to open the bonnet, follow the procedure indicated under “How to open the bonnet”.
WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices for each operation.
WARNING: Maintenance operations must be carried out with the engine off. Check that the gear and the par-
king brake are both engaged and that the ignition key has been removed.
WARNING: Beware of burns caused by hot tractor and engine parts.

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Engine coolant change

OPERATION 1
Remove the radiator cap slowly (2).

WARNING: Hot coolant can spray out if the
coolant recovery reservoir cap or radiator
cap is removed while system is still hot. DO
NOT REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP. To remove
the coolant recovery reservoir cap or ra-
diator cap, let system cool, turn cap to first
notch, then wait until all pressure is released.
Scalding can result from fast removal of
radiator cap.

OPERATION 2

Put a suitable container under the engine block drain plug
(1) and remove plug.

OPERATION 3

Put a hose on the radiator drain valve (2) and open the
valve (if equipped). Drain coolant into a suitable container.
Otherwise, remove the bottom tube from the radiator and
connect a hose to drain the coolant into a suitable vessel.

IMPORTANT: Dispose of drained coolant responsibly. DO
NOT pour on the ground or into a drain. Be responsible
for the environment.

OPERATION 4
Close the radiator drain valve (2) (or fit the removed tube
back on again) and install the drain plug (1) when the
system is empty.
OPERATION 5
Use a good quality radiator cleaner and fill the system.
Follow the instructions given with the radiator cleaner to
clean the system.
OPERATION 6
Remove the engine block drain plug and open the ra-
diator drain valve (or remove the tube from the bottom).
Flush the system with clean water to remove the radiator
cleaner solution.

IMPORTANT: Allow cleaning solution to drain into suitable
vessels. Dispose of the cleaning solution responsibly. DO
NOT pour on the ground or into a drain. Be responsible
for the environment.

OPERATION 7
Inspect the hoses and fittings for damage and leaks.
OPERATION 8
Install the engine block drain plug, close radiator drain
valve (or fit the removed tube back on again) and remove
the drain hose.
OPERATION 9
Fill the radiator and coolant recovery reservoir using the
following procedure.
- Fit back the plugs 3 and 5.
- Start the engine and run at low idle for approximately
10 minutes.
- Stop the engine and check the coolant level.
Top up, if required, to the MAX mark on the reservoir (4).

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Maintenance

2000 HOUR MAIN SERVICE

Fuel system general inspection

Every 2000 hours of operation see your Dealer for an
inspection of the fuel system and fuel injection nozzles.
Moreover, have the engine checked for tuning-up.

To prevent dirt or water from reaching the injection parts
and causing damage and decreased performance, use
clean fuel, keep the fuel tank full, drain any water from the
fuel primary filter at regular intervals and service the filters.

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

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

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Precautions against freezing tem-

peratures

The system is filled with a mixture of water and antifreeze.
Add the proportion of antifreeze given in the following
table.

This mixture can be permanently maintained in the circuit
for 1 year so long as you have not totalized 1000 hours
service during this period. In this case, the mixture must
be changed.

Flush out the system whenever you change from using
pure water to antifreeze mixtures and vice versa.

Degrees C°

- 8° - 15° - 25° - 35°

Percentage of antifreeze

per volume %

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Maintenance

Fuel tank

The fuel tank is cleaned by removing the plug (1).

NOTE : Drain off the sludge when the tank is almost
empty and only after having placed a suitable vessel
under the drain plug.

NOTE: Air in the fuel circuit makes it difficult to start the
engine. If needed, bleed the circuit as described under
fuel filter service in this section.

2000 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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