
Operator’s Manual
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18 Routine Maintenance
18.1 Requirements
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform routine maintenance as required by the pre-operation
inspection.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be completed by qualified service technicians, according to
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manufacturer’s specifications, governmental regulations and the requirements specified in the
Service Manual.
18.2 General
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Only routine maintenance items specified in this manual shall be performed by the operator.
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Use only manufacturer’s original replacement parts. Contact Rail-Ability Ltd if in doubt.
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Machines that have been out of service for more than three months must receive at least the
Quarterly Inspection before they are put back into service (see Service Manual in section 4).
Carry out the maintenance below as required by the Pre-operation Actions.
18.3 Engine Oil Level
Maintaining the proper engine oil level is essential to good engine performance and service life.
Operating the machine with an improper oil level can damage engine components.
Check the oil level with the engine off.
Refer to the OEM manuals detailed in section 4.
18.4 Hydraulic Oil Level
Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic oil
levels can damage hydraulic components.
Daily checks allow the inspector to identify changes in oil level that might indicate the presence of
hydraulic system problems.
Perform this procedure with the boom in the stowed position.
1.
Visually inspect the oil level in the hydraulic tank. The sight gauge is located on the side of the
hydraulic oil tank (right hand side of machine cab). With the boom in its stowed position, the
hydraulic oil level should be half way up the sight gauge.
2.
Add oil if necessary using Hydraulic oil type ISO 46 Grade. Do not overfill.
18.5 Batteries
Proper battery condition is essential to good engine performance and operational safety. Damaged
cables and connections can result in engine component damage and hazardous conditions.
Electrocution hazard.
Contact with hot or live circuits may result in death or serious injury. Remove all
rings, watches and other jewellery.
Bodily injury hazard.
Batteries contain acid. Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralise battery
acid spills with baking soda and water.