Challenger Techstar CVT MT525B Series, Operators Instruction Book

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5 . MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
5.23 Challenger MT500B EU
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5.16 - CAB
5.16.1 - Cab air filter
Clean the cab air filter every 400 hours, or more frequent-
ly, if necessary.
1. To gain access to the cab air filter, open the hatch on
the left-hand side of the cab roof (Fig. 40).
2. Turn the handle and lift out the filter element.
3. Clean the filter by blowing it with compressed air.
4. Before refitting the filter, wipe out the compartment
with a damp cloth to remove dust.
5. Change the cab filter every 1200 hours.
WARNING: Air filter element does not protect
from chemical products. Please ask your
dealer for information concerning the availa-
bility of the specific particle filter.
5.16.2 - Cab suspension
Regularly (once a fortnight) drain the water from the air cir-
cuit of the pneumatic cab shock absorbers by pressing the
valve (Fig. 41) located beneath the arch at the rear left of
the cab.
Replace the condenser filters and compressor filters locat-
ed beneath the cab every 4,800 hours (consult your dealer
for further advice).
Replace mechanical shock absorbers every 4,800 hours
(consult your dealer).
5.16.3 - ROPS cab or frame
Have the tightness of the cab or frame mounting bolts
checked by your dealer or agent every 400 hours.
CAUTION: The ROPS cab or frame complies
with all international safety standards. It must
never be drilled or modified to install accesso-
ries or implements. Welding any item to the
cab or frame or repairing the cab or frame, is not per-
mitted. If any such operation is carried out, the cab or
frame may no longer comply with ROPS standards.
The only components which can be fitted are genuine
components, which must be fitted by your dealer or
agent.
Fig. 40
MT-0241103
MT-0231103
Fig. 41
MT-0411103
MT-0401103