SRT45 Off-Highway Truck
6-2
Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual
increase with heat. Always check pressures
while tyre is cold. Consult your tyre dealer
for proper pressures and tyre speed limits for
roading.
Note:
Make sure the body control lever is
in the 'FLOAT' position. Failure to comply to
this caution could result in overheating the
hydraulic oil and failure of the hydraulic system
components.
Check the inflation pressures of all tyres,
while cold, with an accurate tyre pressure
gauge. Inflate tyres if necessary, while cold, to
the recommended pressure for 'ROADING'.
Inspect all tyres thoroughly and carefully for
stones or other debris embedded in the treads
or carcasses. Inspect for cuts, bruises, burned
beads, abnormal wear and damaged wheels
rims. Replace any damaged or excessively
worn tyres.
Check all hoses, drain cocks, fuel level check
cocks, and other potential sources of leaks.
Make sure that all leaks are repaired and that
all drain cocks are sufficiently tightened to
avoid subsequent loosening. Make sure that
all warning flags, oversize load signs etc. are
in place and secure.
Clean all glass and adjust the seat for proper
operation of all controls.
Check all lights and other controls for proper
operation.
Make sure the truck body is empty, fully
lowered and the body control lever is in the
'FLOAT' positio
n.
6.3 In Case of Trouble
If trouble develops en route, move machine
off the road at the first safe parking place, and
shut off the engine. Carefully note as many
of the symptoms of the trouble as possible,
such as rough engine operation with loss
of power and overheating, or, loss of speed
and transmission clutch pressure with normal
engine operation etc.
Roading