KIROVETS K-744R1, K-744R2, K-744R3, K-744R4 tractors
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8 STORAGE REGULATIONS
Perform preparation, storage and depreservation of the tractor in accordance with the provi-
sions set forth in this section and operation manuals for the engine and storage batteries
supplied with the tractor.
Put the tractors for:
storage between shifts
- service interruption up to 10 days;
short-term storage
- from 10 days to two months;
long-term storage
- over two months.
Operations related with the tractor preparation for storage shall be executed by specialised
teams or mechanical workers under supervision of the person responsible for storage. Me-
chanical workers shall put the prepared tractor for storage and the responsible persons shall
accept it for storage. The placement of tractor for, and its withdrawal from a long-term stor-
age shall be documented by certificates.
Tractors shall be stored indoors or under canopy. It is allowed to store them at equipped out-
door grounds with obligatory execution of the activities related to preservation, pressurisation
of the tractor and removal of its components to be kept in the warehouse.
Check the tractor condition during the period of storage at least once in two months in case
of indoor storage and once a month in case of storage outdoors and under canopy. After
strong winds, rains and snow drifts see for and eliminate the detected flaws immediately. The
results of periodic checks shall be recorded in the inspection logbook. Maintenance during
the storage shall be performed in accordance with the guidelines set forth in item 7.3.
8.1 TRACTOR PREPARATION FOR SHORT-TERM AND LONG-
TERM STORAGE
The tractor shall be placed for short-term and long-term storage immediately after the com-
pletion of works and activities as per M-1.
The tractor preparation for a short-term storage consists of the following:
- clean the tractor from dust, dirt, leaks of oil, vegetative and other remains. After the
cleaning and washing, blow off the tractor with compressed air in order to remove
moisture;
- check the level of oil and, if necessary, refill it into the gearbox and cases of main
and final gears of driving axles.
If the tractor is stored at negative temperatures, it is necessary to replace oils of summer
grades with winter grades in the engine and gearbox lubrication systems and driving axles
according to the lubrication table.
