Tractors X60 Series. Manual - part 56

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS

At least once every three months:

–  remove  any  foreign  bodies  from  between  the

evaporator and condenser fins;

–  check the tension of the compressor belt;

–  allow  the  engine  to  run  at  a  rate  of  1500  rpm.  In

the  meantime  keep  the  dehydrator  filter  under
observation:  the  glass  should  be  clear,  without  air
bubbles or white liquid.

–  check  the  conditions  of  the  pipes,  unions  and

supporting brackets;

–  make sure that the drain pipes are efficient and remove

the condensation from the evaporator;

–  make  sure  that  the  screws  and  fixing  nuts  of  the

pulleys and compressor are well tightened.

–  Grease Door Locks and Hinges

YEARLY MAINTENANCE

Have your Dealer’s specialized personnel carry out the
following operations at the beginning of the season:

–  check the level of the oil in the compressor and top it

up if necessary;

–  make sure that the system is tight by means of a leak

tester and top up the HFC 134a gas if necessary, or

–  replace the dehydrator filter only if strictly necessary;

–  carry out a functional test on the system.

If  the  conditioning  system  remains  unused  for  a  long
period of time, it must be turned on for a few minutes
each month to allow the oil to circulate around the circuit.

GENERAL CAB MAINTENANCE (ALL 

VERSIONS)

After servicing the external parts of the cab, proceed with
the following inspections:

1.  Periodically  check  to  make  sure  that  no  water  has

collected in the zones covered with mats or upholstery.

2. Protect the hinges and locks of the doors, sun roof

and openable windows with water-repellent lubricating
products.

3. Use special cleaning products to clean the windows,

or sulphuric ether, if necessary.

4. Detach the windscreen wiper and sprinkle talcum on

the rubber wiper.

5. Leave the doors or sun-roof partially open.

CAB UPHOLSTERY 

CAUTION:  Use  water  and  a  neutral  detergent  to 
clean the polyurethane cab upholstery or the specific 
products available on the market for cleaning car 
interiors. Any commercial product for car upholstery 
cleaning may be used.
Do NOT use any products deriving from hydrocar-
bons, ketonic or aromatic solvents, or cleaning spirits 
of any kind.

SPECIFICATIONS

Coolant fluid ......................................................... R134 A

Air conditioning system reloading

-  Quantity of gas to be loaded: 1180 g (+/- 25 g)
-  Keep the gas unit steady when filling the circuit,  
in order to allow for a precise reading of the gas

weight.
-   Operating pressure (20 bar).

IMPORTANT: This tractor uses a R134A coolant that does 

not damage the ozone layer. Do not introduce any coolant 
different from the prescribed one into the air conditioning 
system. This could jeopardize the cooling power and irre-
mediably damage the system.

Check the tension of the compressor belt as indicated in
the Routine Maintenance at 250 hours.

DANGER: Wear safety garments and goggles 
in case of leaks. Coolant can injury the eyes. 
The coolant produces a toxic gas if it contacts 
a flame.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Viscous fan drive

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

During  cleaning  and  maintenance  of  the  engine  and
radiator, be careful not to cause damage to the viscous
fan drive.

DO  NOT  restrict  the  fan  blade  rotation  during  engine
operation.

DO NOT remove the bi-metal coil (1) on the front of the
drive.

Check  the  fan  and  drive  for  external  damage  or  erratic
operation. See your dealer if service is required.

Clean the operator's seat

Before removing stains, use a vacuum cleaner to remove
loose dirt.

Find what type and how old the stains are. Some stains
can be removed with water or soap solution.

CLEANER FLUID - This type of cleaner can be used for
grease or oil stains, follow manufactures instructions.

FOAM CLEANER: This type of cleaner is good for all stains,
follow manufactures instructions.

WARNING: Never use petroleum spirit, naptha 
or any other volatile material for any clean-
ing purposes. These materials may be toxic 
and/or flammable.

NOTE: Do not make the material wet or clean with a hard 
brush. Clean with a damp cloth only. Immediately after the 
material is clean, dry the material with dry cloth.

Inspection and maintenance of 

safety belts (if equipped).

WARNING: Securely fasten your seat belt. Your 
tractor is equipped with a ROPS cab or frame 
for your protection. The seat belt can help in-
sure your safety if it is used and maintained. 
Never wear a seat belt loosely or with slack 
in the belt system. Never wear the belt in a 
twisted condition or pinched between the seat 
structural members.

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

-  Keep sharp edges and items that can cause damage,

away from the belt.

-  From time to time, check belt, buckles and mounting

bolts for damage.

-  Replace all parts that are worn or damaged.
-  Replace a belt that has cuts that can weaken the belt.
-  Check that the bolts are tight on the seat bracket.
-  Keep seat belt clean and dry.
-  Clean belt only with a soap solution and warm water.
-  Do not use bleach or dye on the belt because this can

make the belt weak

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PUTTING THE TRACTOR INTO STORAGE

Preparing for long idle periods

Take  the  following  precautionary  measures  when  your
tractor is not going to be used for a long period of time.

To carry out the operations described hereunder, see the
sections relative to the maintenance of the various parts.
Always  use  specific  personal  safety  devices  for  each
service operation.
-  park the tractor in a dry, sheltered place
-  d rain, flush and fill the cooling system with the cor-

rect antifreeze mixture to protect the tractor to the
lowest anticipated temperature.

-  grease all points provided with grease nipples
-  clean the fuel filter
-  generally clean the tractor, particularly the bodywork

components. Protect the painted parts by applying
silicone wax and the unpainted metal parts by ap-
plying protective lubricant. Park the tractor in a dry,
sheltered and possibly ventilated place.

-  make sure that all controls are in neutral (including

the electric switches and parking brake controls)

-  remove the ignition key from the ignition switch
-  coat all exposed cylinder rods with grease to pre-

vent rust.

-  empty the fuel tank and fill it with new diesel fuel

until the maximum level is reached.

-  the batteries do not need to be removed from the

tractor, except for extended storage (more than 30
days) below freezing temperatures. The batteries
must be fully charged to prevent freezing. Discon-
nect the negative (-) ground cable at the batteries to
prevent possible discharge.

-  for long idle periods, remove the battery, clean the

cover and spread Vaseline on the terminals and
terminal caps. Now place the battery in a ventilated
place where the temperature is not liable to drop
below 10°C and where it is not exposed to direct
sunlight Check the battery charge every 30 days.

-  check the battery charge with a voltmeter as de-

scribed in the Electrical system section. Recharge if
it is necessary

-  store the tractor where there is protection from

sunlight. Clean the tyres.

-  place stands or other supports under the axles in

order to take the weight off the wheels. When the
tractor is raised in this way, it is advisable to deflate
the tyres. If this is not possible, the tyre pressure
must be periodically checked.

-  cover the tractor with a tarpaulin (not plastic or

waterproof).

Removing the tractor from storage

WARNING: At the end of the idle period, when 
you  start  the  engine  again,  pay  particular 
attention to the instructions about starting 
the engine in the Operation chapter.

To carry out the operations described hereunder, see the
sections relative to the maintenance of the various parts.
Always  use  specific  personal  safety  devices  for  each
service operation.
-  Open the fuel filter drain plug and remove contami-

nated fuel. Close the drain plug.

-  top up the level of oil in the gearbox.
-  check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator.
-  check that the batteries are fully charged.
-  connect the ground cable(s) (-) and tighten all termi-

nals.

-  check the transmission/hydraulic fluid level and link-

ages.

-  check the front (if equipped) and rear hitch.
-  check and adjust the tension on all drive belts.
-  inflate the tyres to the correct operating pressures.
-  make sure that all shields and guards are in the cor-

rect position.

-  do not accelerate the engine rapidly, or operate at

high RPM immediately after starting.

WARNING: Before starting the engine, be sure 
all operating controls are in neutral and the 
park brake applied. This will eliminate acci-
dental movement of the machine on start-up 
or power driven equipment.

WARNING:  Do  not  operate  the  engine  in  a 
closed  building.  Proper  ventilation  is  re-
quired under all circumstances.

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Fire prevention

To carry out the operations described hereunder, see the
sections relative to the maintenance of the various parts.
Always  use  specific  personal  safety  devices  for  each
service operation.

Fire risks can be minimized by frequent removal of accu-
mulated crop material, trash or debris from the machine.

Remove all crop material, trash or debris at the start of
each working day. Take extra care to make sure the engine
area and exhaust system are clean.

It is your responsibility to remove and/or clean your ma-
chine on a regular basis.

Fire risk can also be minimized by prompt repairing of
leaks and cleaning up fuel and oil spills.

Engine  fuel  is  flammable  and  can  cause  a  fire  or  an
explosion. DO NOT fill the fuel tank or service the fuel
system  near  an  naked  flame,  welding,  burning  cigars,
cigarettes etc.

Sparks or flames can cause the hydrogen gas in a battery
to explode. To prevent an explosion, do the following:

-  When disconnecting the battery cables, disconnect

the negative (-) cable first. When connecting the bat-
tery cables, connect the negative (-) cable last.

-  DO NOT connect jumper cables to start the engine.

The  engine  can  be  started  ONLY  by  the  ignition
procedure described in this manual.

-  DO  NOT  short  circuit  the  battery  posts  with  metal

items.

-  DO NOT solder or smoke near the battery.

Check the electrical system for loose, tampered with or
poorly insulated connections. Repair or replace the loose
or damaged parts.