ENGINE
MAINTENANCE:
RECORD OIL PRESSURE after oil change with
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL daily with dipstick
oil at operating temperature and engine at idle.
oil level gauge, with machine parked on level
Comparative readings will give an indication of
surface. Check should be made before starting
progressive wear of engine components.
or at least 15 minutes after engine shut down.
Do not operate machine with oil level below the
CHECK THROTTLE LINKAGE every 200 hours
low mark or above the high mark. If necessary,
to see if in good operating condition. Make sure
add oil of the same quality and brand as already
that linkage travel is free and unhindered.
is in engine (refer to LUBRICANTS SPECIFICA-
TION CHART).
ADJUST VALVES after the first 200 hours of
operation. Thereafter, valve adjustment is re-
CHECK AND ADJUST FAN BELTS every 50
quired only every 800 hours. Refer to vendor
hours. Check tension of each belt as described
engine manual for detailed instructions.
in vendor engine operation manual and check
for excessive belt wear. If one belt in a set
CHECK FAN HUB AND FAN MOUNTING every
requires replacement, always install a new set
800 hours for damage. Torque fasteners ac-
of matched belts.
cording to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART.
For assembly and disassembly instructions
COMPLETE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE after
refer to vendor engine manual.
initial 50 hours of operation.
INSPECT ENGINE MOUNTS every 800 hours for
CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER every 200
damage or deterioration, replacing if necessary.
hours. Change should be made after machine
operation as hot oil will drain away sediment.
COMPLETE ALL SERVICE FUNCTIONS as
Refer to vendor engine operation manual for
indicated in vendor engine operation manual.
detailed instructions.
Rev. 760501
K300
40-5.1