Barford SM312, Operator'S Manual

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MODEL SM312
POWER UNIT MAINTENANCE (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
The engine in your Barford Power Unit comes with its own manual. If you have not
received this please contact Barford Equipment Ltd.
All safety and maintenance information should be read and understood before carrying
out maintenance on the power unit.
FUEL:
Diesel is a highly flammable fuel. Do not overfill the diesel tanks capacity. The fuel level of
the machine can be checked by viewing the indicator. We recommend you fill the fuel
tank at the end of the day.
Check the level indicator.
Clean around the cap.
Remove the cap and funnel in the fuel until the indicator is at it ’ s highest level then re-
place the cap.
Always clean up spilled fuel.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:
It is essential that the hydraulics are regularly serviced. Keep air vents in the cap open to
allow the hydraulic system to breathe.
CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL:
It is important that the correct grade of oil is used. If you find that you are filling the hy-
draulic oil more than usual, check all hydraulic parts and pipes for leaks.
Before checking the hydraulic oil, ensure it is at normal temperature.
Where possible, have all cylinders retracted.
Check the oil indicator. The oil level must be in the middle of the maximum and mini-
mum marks on the indicator.
10) MAINTENANCE CONTINUED
Fuel cap
Fuel
tank