Finn MTS SR, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
AFTER FIRST 4 TO 8 HOURS OF OPERATION
1. Retorque wheel lugnuts. Torque again after 7 days.
DAILY
1. Check engine and blower air cleaner filters for dirt and debris. Remove and clean with dry com-
pressed air if necessary.
2. Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir. The oil should be about half way up the sight glass. Add
or replace if necessary.
3. Check fuel level. Add if necessary.
4. Check engine oil and add if necessary. Change oil and filter after first 5 hours, then every 100
hours after that. Check engine manual for correct oil, and engine break in procedure.
WEEKLY
1. Lubricate all bearings on the unit. Refer to Lubrication Chart on pages 14 and 15.
2. Check main floor and side conveyor belt tracking. Adjust as necessary.
3. Check air pressure in tires and add air if necessary.
4. Check main floor gear box oil level.
SEASONAL AND WINTER STORAGE MAINTENANCE
1. Park unit in suitable location and chock wheels to prevent unwanted movement.
2. If possible, cover machine with tarp, or park inside of enclosure.
3. Lubricate all grease fittings, see Lubrication Chart on pages 14 and 15.
4. Change hydraulic oil and filters.
5. Disconnect battery cables. In cold weather, remove battery and store in a safe, warm place.
6. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The hydraulic system on your FINN MTS is designed to give trouble-free service, when properly main-
tained. The most important areas of maintenance are the hydraulic oil and filtration. The reservoir
holds 20 gal (76 L) of Mobil DTE-13M hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic oil should be replaced per the
lubrication schedule or if the oil becomes milky or gives off a burnt odor. The system contains two
hydraulic filters, one high-pressure (FINN part number 008705 for the element), between the hydraulic
pump and the hydraulic valve, and one low-pressure return filter (FINN part number 008703 for the
element), located between the hydraulic valve and the hydraulic reservoir. These filters must be re-
placed on schedule and must be of at least a 5 micron absolute rating.