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SECTION 00 -- MAINTENANCE -- CHAPTER 1
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THERMAL ENGINE MAINTENANCE
a) After the first 50 hours
-- Let the engine run until it reaches the stan-
dard operating temperature.
-- Replace diesel oil filter cartridge/s.
-- Check alternator and compressor belt ten-
sion.
-- Check engine tightness.
b) Every day, or every 10 hours, check:
-- oil level,
-- coolant level,
-- check the cleaning conditions of the radiator
core.
c) Every 400 hours, or before each harvest-
ing season, replace:
-- engine oil,
-- replace oil filter cartridge/s,
-- replace diesel oil filter cartridge/s.
-- Check the belt tension.
-- Check the radiator core cleanliness.
-- If the air filter clogging indicator comes on,
clean the main cartridge by compressed air,
blowing inside out.
Be careful not to use a pressure over 6 bar;
shift the nozzle downwards and hold it at
about 3 cm from the paper.
d) Only before each campaign:
-- replace the air filter main cartridge.
e) Every 1200 hours:
-- adjust the tappets.
-- Adjust the injector setting.
NOTE: the diesel oil filter cartridges should be re-
placed more often if the diesel oil conditions require
it.