3. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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(2) Every 50 service hours
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Hydraulic oil level gauge
Check the oil level with the sight glass on the side of tank.
The level is proper if it is between H and L marks.
Of necessary, add the hydraulic fluid from the fill port.
CAUTION
Be sure to use hydraulic oil recommended by SAKAI
(refer to page 90).
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Brake
When the engine is completely stopped, step on the brake
pedal by two or three times. After this, while forcefully
keep stepping on the brake pedal for more than five
seconds, check the gap between the brake pedal and the
floor panel by rulers. It is appropriate if the gap between
the brake pedal and floor panel is 15 mm ±5 mm.
Also check that each bolt is not loose, the motion of the
brake pedal is smooth, and the brake pedal is properly
resilient when stepping it on.
Apply grease to the brake pedal shaft.
3. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Engine oil level gauge
See the separate engine manual.
Check the amount of engine oil after the engine is
completely stopped. Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe
off oils by waste clothes. Re-insert the oil level gauge into
the full length of the oil dip pipe and pull it out. Check that
the oil level is between “ FULL ” and “ ADD ”. In case of
shortage, feed oils through the engine oil fill port.
NOTE: When checking the amount of oils after running the engine, please check at least 15
minutes after the engine is stopped. If the machine is inclined, please move it to the
flat ground before start checking it.
WARNING
It may cause scald immediately after that the engine is stopped because the
temperature of the parts and the oils may be raised. Please start checking it by
waiting until the temperature is dropped.
CAUTION
Be sure to use engine oil recommended by SAKAI (refer to page 90).
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Fan belt
Check the fan belt for wear and damage. Replace as
necessary.
IMPORTANT
Please see the separate engine manual for engine for more details on fan belts.
WARNING
Make certain that the engine is completely stopped to avoid any risks when
checking looseness, tensions and damages for the fan belts.
Also make certain that the key is removed from the starter switch.
