Tractor: preparar la máquina para labores de otoño

Autumn is heavy workload season

Plowing, stubble cultivation, harvest transport: the tractor works hard and often in wet conditions. A few checks before the season prevent breakdowns during operations.

Checks before work

1. Hydraulics It's the heart of ground work. Check the level and absence of leaks. A slow response when cold can signal oil/filters near end of life — see our hydraulics diagnostics article. The lift must hold the load without sagging.

2. Tires and ballasting Adjust pressure to load and work type (low pressure = better traction on soft ground, but respect manufacturer minimums). Check ballasting for plowing. An underinflated tire on road transport wears and heats up.

3. Filters and cooling Fields = dust. The air filter clogs quickly (check the indicator). Clean the radiator core (straw, dust) to prevent overheating under load.

4. PTO and hitches Grease the power take-off shaft, check guards (safety!), and condition of 3-point hitches before attaching heavy implements.

5. Preheating / cold start Autumn brings cold mornings. Test the glow plugs: difficult starting signals tired preheating plugs.

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