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6 - ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT! Your machine can operate at top efficienty only if clean lubrificant are used. Use clean
containers to handle all lubricants. When replacing plastic bushes, always smear pivot pins with grease "ESSO
CAZAR K2" thus to avoid oxidation.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DURING THE MACHINE BREAK IN PERIOD
• INTRODUCTION
The instructions indicated below only relate to the maintenance operations during the machine break in period and complement
all other maintenance operations described in chapter "ORDINARY MAINTENANCE".
Machine maintenance operations must be carried out by skilled and qualified members of staff in an adequately ventilated
environment. The machine must be located on a flat level ground and the diesel engine must be off.
During the first 100 machine break in hours, carefully carry out the following operations:
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Regularly check the coolant level.
- Regularly check the oil level in the hydrostatic transmission and eliminate any leaks. Only use the lubricants recommended
in this manual.
- Regularly check the engine air intake filter and make sure it is always in good conditions and free from any clogging.
- Regularly check that there is no oil spillage or leakage from the hydraulic oil system or the brake circuit; if necessary,
eliminate the detected fault.
- Regularly check the electrolyte level in the battery and the proper connection of "+" and "-" terminals.
- Grease the indicated points (see also the table below).
- Check the correct tightening of components to the indicated torque (see also the table below).
- Often check warning lights and indicators (light and sound) during operation.
- Accurately warm up the machine systems by executing a few idle movements
- After engine start, slowly warm up the engine, without revving it up.
- Avoid running the engine at maximum power.
- Avoid stressing the brakes.
- Check the tension of auxiliary control belts.
- Pay attention to any fault or defect.
WARNING! For information on the times and interventions to carry out on diesel engines always refer to the
provided engine manual. Before carrying out any operation during the break in period, carefully read the related
instruction in chapter "ORDINARY MAINTENANCE".
To determine the break in and scheduled maintenance intervals, refer to the counter on the instrument panel.
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE RUNNING IN PERIOD
PERIOD (HOURS) COMPONENT OPERATION
After the first 10 hours
Nuts and bolts of the drive components
Wheel columns Tighten to torque
Tighten to torque
After the first 50 hours
Nuts and bolts of the steering components
Nuts and bolts fastening the bridge sto the frame Tighten to torque
Tighten to torque
After the first 100 hours
(servicing coupon)
Cardan joints
Hydrostatic transmission oil filter
Hydraulic oil return filter Grease
Replace
Replace
• SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AFTER THE FIRST 10 HOURS
NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE DRIVE COMPONENTS
Tighten screws "V" of the cardan joint attachment flanges at a torque of 11,7 kgm (115 Nm) (85 lbft) (n° 4 screws for each of
the two cardan joints).