jcb Groundhog 6x4, Service Manual

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Section 3 - Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Service Schedules
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Service Schedules
A badly maintained machine is a danger to the operator
and the people working around him. Make sure that the
regular maintenance and lubrication jobs listed in the
service schedules are done to keep the machine in a safe
and efficient working condition.
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WARNING
Maintenance
Maintenance must be done by suitably qualified
personnel. Before attempting any maintenance work,
make sure the machine is safe. Park on level ground.
If it is necessary to work with the loader arms raised,
then the loader arm safety strut must be fitted as
shown in Loader Arm Safety Strut in MAINTENANCE
section.
2-3-1-1
Apart from the daily jobs, the schedules are based on
machine running hours. Keep a regular check on the
hourmeter readings to correctly gauge service intervals.
Do not use a machine which is due for a service. Make
sure any defects found during the regular maintenance
checks are rectified immediately.
Table 1. Key
Calendar equivalents:
Every 10 Hours = Daily
Every 50 Hours = Weekly
First 100 Hours = One Month
Every 250 Hours = Six Months
Every 500 Hours = One Year
Every 1000 Hours = Two Years
Regular Maintenance Check
Pre-start Cold Checks, Service Points and
Fluid Levels Operation 10 Hr
(Daily)
50 Hr 100 Hr
(First)
250 Hr 500 Hr 1000
Hr
ENGINE
Engine and Pump Mount Security - Check
Engine Oil and Filter (1)
- Change
Engine Oil - Check
Coolant Level & Antifreeze Strength (1)
- Check
Coolant - Change
Air Cleaner Dust Valve - Clean
Air Cleaner Element (2)
- Change
Cylinder Head Nuts - Check
Valve Clearances - Check and Adjust
Alternator Drive Belt Tension/Condition - Check/Renew
Fuel Sedimenter - Drain
Fuel Filter - Change
Radiator Hose Condition - Check
Air Cleaner Hose Security - Check
Fuel System for Leaks and Contamination - Check