MAINTENANCE:
50 Hours:
ENGINE:
CHECK HYDRAULIC TANK LEVEL with ma- chine level,
COMPLETE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE should be made
blade lowered and engine off. The level gauge Is
after Initial 50 hours of operation and subsequently every
mounted on the forward surface of the hydraulic tank on
200 hours. Refer to vendor engine manual for detailed
the operator's left. Refill as necessary, adding proper fluid
instructions.
(refer to LUBRICANTS SPECIFICATION CHART).
CHECK AND ADJUST FAN BELTS, Check tension of each
belt as described In vendor engine manual and check for
excessive belt wear.
If one belt In a set requires
replacement, always install a new set of matched belts.
CHECK BATTERIES and connections, Termi- nals should
be clean and tight and electrolyte level with the base of each
vent well. Add distilled water as required but NEVER add
acid or electrolyte, To test the electrolyte solution, measure
the specific gravity with a hydrometer. At 80F (27C)
hydrometer readings are:
1.250 - up
fully charged
1.225 - 1.250
full to half charge
1.150 - 1.225
half to low charge
1.000- 1.150
dead cell
1.00
water
GENERAL:
To adjust hydrometer readings for temperature differences,
subtract .004 (4 gravity points) from the specific gravity
CHECK FUEL LEVEL, filling as required with clean fuel
reading for every 10F (5,5C) the electrolyte temperature Is
handled In clean containers (refer to LUBRICANTS
below 80F (27C). The corrected reading Is most Important
SPECIFICATION CHART), Fuel level gauge is located on
during cold weather. Test each cell In the same manner. If
rear side of fuel tank on operator's left.
there Is more than .050 (50 gravity points) variation between
highest and lowest reading, replace the battery. If make up
water Is added, allow the battery to charge for 2 to 4 hours
before taking hydrometer readings. If the battery requires
cleaning, apply a solution of baking soda and water with a
brush. Rinse the battery and tray with clean water and apply
grease to terminals,
VISUAL CHECK FOR LEAKS in hoses, cylinders, tanks,
etc., should be made daily. Unexplained leaks or spills
must be carefully investigated and corrected.
Also
inspect gen- eral machine for noticeable damage.
Battery Connections
CHECK OPERATION OF ALL CONTROLS AND
GAUGES. Do not operate machine if any are not
functioning properly.
Rev. 760501
K300
400-4.3