GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING
STEERING HYDRAULIC FLUID
FAN SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FLUID
IF DURING THE CHECKS, ANY SAFETY FAULTS ARE FOUND, ENSURE THAT THEY
ARE RECTIFIED BEFORE PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO SERVICE.
ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS ON LEVEL GROUND BEFORE CHECKING OR
FILLING FLUIDS, AND THAT NO OIL IS ALLOWED TO CONTAMINATE THE 'V'
BELTS WHEN FILLING FLUIDS.
Check the engine oil level is midway between min & max marks on the
dipstick.
ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT GRADE OF OIL AS SPECIFIED IN THE
ENGINE MANUFACTURERS HANDBOOK
Check the level in the hydraulic reservoir and top up as
necessary with the recommended fluid - see technical data.
Check the level in the reservoir and top up as necessary with
recommended fluid - see technical data.
DO NOT REMOVE THE FILLER OR PRESSURE RELIEF CAPS FROM THE
COOLING SYSTEM HEADER TANK WHEN ENGINE IS HOT.
The coolant is under pressure and may blow out causing severe
scalding.
Check the level of coolant in the header tank using the sight glass
adjacent to the coolant filler cap.
Always replace the filler caps and dipsticks after carrying out
checks.
For safety, personnel should only carry out checks in the
engine compartment with the ignition turned off, vehicle
isolated and a sign over the dash board preventing the start
procedure If the engine is running personnel should take
extreme care to avoid moving parts.
NOTE:
See page 29 for location of engine oil filler, dipstick, coolant
level indicator and coolant filler cap.
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