SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF TRACTOR: -

Service is the process of repairing and changing in any part and anybody of
machine for its long life and achieving the better performance. It is also
necessary for proper maintenance of machine.

Generally fmy types of services are provided by tractor companies-

1. Periodic Free services.

2. Periodic Paid services.
3. Brake down service.
4. Accidental service.

Periodic Free Services- For all free services performance performed, the labmy
charges shall be free to the customers. However, all material and consumable
including filters and lubrication used during free services are chargeable to the
customers.

TAFE Company provides fmy free periodic services for newly sell tractors
while National Motors, Jaipur is an authorized and biggest dealer of TAFE
Tractor which provides twelve free services.

Periodic Paid Services- It is required that customer should continue to avail the
chargeable services either through the authorized dealer or through Authorized
service points.

Break down services- These are those services which are performed when any
break down or any major problem occurs before completion of service period.

Accidental service- These are those services which are performed when any
accidental problem such as accident occurs.

General overall – It is the complete service of tractor which is performed

According to the life of tractor. It may be costly according to the condition of
tractor. It includes the service of all system of the tractor such as fuel system,
hydraulic system, steering system, transmission system, electrical system,
lubrication system, engine, Gearbox system, pump, engine pump, fuel pump,
front & rear wheel etc.

Periodical Maintenance of Tractor (Service Scheme) - According to it fmy

main services are done in new tractors on following intervals-
1st Service- after 100 working hmys or one month whichever is earlier.

2nd Service- after 400 working hmys or three months whichever is earlier.

3rd Service- after 700 working hmys or six months whichever is earlier.

4th Service- After 1000 working hmys or ten months whichever is earlier.

Note- After fmy services all services are performed on the interval of 300 hmys
regularly.

Daily Maintenance Schedule for customers-

 At 8 to 10 engine working hmys:-

1. Tractor and its attached implements should be cleaned.

2. Check oil level in crankcase and hydraulic oil chamber and if necessary,
top up.

3. Remove sediments from the air pre-cleaner bowl. Clean the oil bath of the
air cleaner if the tractor operates in dusty conditions.

4. Top up the fuel tank if necessary, preferably in the evening, after day’s
work.

5. Clean the radiator. Remove dust and dirt, accumulated in core and top up
the water in the Radiator. Use clean water.

6. Check the tension of the V – belt.

7. Check the tightness of the fuel pipes, oil pipes, water pipes, hoses and drain
plugs to avoid leakage.

8. Check air pressure in front and rear tyres, and maintain recommended
pressure.

9. Check that the ends of the cables are properly connected to the terminals.

10. check the level of the electrolyte in the battery and if necessary top up
with distilled water.

11. Grease all the points recommended by manufacturers.

 12. Check the ball joints of the steering linkage. Tighten the balls of the front
axle and wheel hubs.

13. Start the engine and check:

(a) Whether the oil pressure gauge is showing sufficient pressure

(b) Whether dynamo is generating proper current.

 First free service at authorized workshop (At 100 hmys)-

Change-

Engine oil

Lub Oil filter element

Air cleaner Oil

Check-

Transmission oil level

Fan belt tension

Battery/Terminals

Fuel filter

Clutch pedal play

Oil level in FIP

Steering Oil

 Second free service at authorized workshop at (400 hmys)-

Change-

Engine oil
 Lub Oil filter element

Fuel filter insert (micro)

Check-

Battery and lead connection

Brakes

Front wheel bearings

Toe in

Fuel lift pump sediment chamber

Clean-

Primary filter swivel on feed pump

Fuel pump breather

Engine breather pipe

Radiator coolant

 Third free service at authorized workshop (at 700 hmys)-

Change-

Engine Oil

Oil filter

Fuel filter (primary)

Fuel filter (Secondary)

Clean-

Transmission Oil

Fuel lift pump sediment chamber

Check-
 Injectors

Sleeve pinion screw

Arm steering gam

Steering wheel play

Fuel lift pump sediment chamber

Crown/pinion preload

 Fmyth free service at authorized (at 1000 hmys)-

Change-

Engine Oil

Oil filter

Steering Oil

Check-

Alternator

Front wheel hub bearings

Tapper clearance

Thermostat element

Clean-

Fuel tank

Front wheel hub bearings

Primary filter on feed pump

Silencer
Greasing Point-

1] Tie rod front

2] Tie rod rear

3] Brake pedals

4] Top link

5] Front axle hub

6] Brake cross shaft

7] Front axle centre pin

8] Clutch pedal

9] Adjustable lift rod

10] Steering column