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 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Refer to appropriate service publications for correct fan
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
belt tensions. The belt should be replaced when it
"bottoms" in the pulley grooves or cannot be tightened
GENERAL
enough to prevent slipping.
Preventive maintenance is a planned maintenance
D.
HYDRAULIC OIL
program whereby machine failures and costly downtime
are generally prevented due to periodical performed
With the hoist lowered to the ground, check the
services and adjustments. The following maintenance
hydraulic oil level with the bayonet gauge. The level
guide is designed to provide services that can be
should be kept between the upper (full) and lower marks
performed, in most cases, at the job site with the
on the gauge with the oil hot.
simplest of tools. Following this guide will do much to
obtain a long and efficient truck life.
CAUTION:
Never operate the engine without oil
Below are truck components requiring periodic attention.
See the Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule for
in the hydraulic system.
A few
recommended intervals.
revolutions without oil can ruin the
hydraulic pump.
A.
ENGINE OIL
E.
AIR CLEANER
The lubricating oil in the crankcase should be kept up to
the full mark on the dipstick. Stop the engine before
Service the air cleaner according to the instructions on
checking the oil level. Withdraw the dipstick; wipe it
the filter bowl.
Wash the element in solvent or
clean, then insert it all the way and again withdraw it to
kerosene. Fill the oil cup with SAE 30 engine oil.
take the reading.
F.
TRANSMISSION
B.
RADIATOR
Maintain fluid level to the full mark on the bayonet
Fill the radiator with clean, soft water and ethylene-
gauge, Check the level with the engine running, the
glycol anti-freeze according to the directions on the can.
transmission in neutral, and the oil at operating
temperature.
CAUTION:
When checking a hot radiator, place
G.
DRIVE AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL
a rag over the cap and loosen the
Oil should be level with the level plug.
cap to the first notch to relieve the
pressure. If the cap is completely
H.
BRAKE PEDAL
removed without the pressure being
relieved, severe scalding may result.
The brake pedal should always have 1/4 inch free travel
Never add cold water to an
before the pressure stroke starts. This is necessary to
overheated engine.
prevent blocking of the
C.
FAN BELT
The fan belt tension should be checked periodically.
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