Skyjack SJ1044 TH, Manual

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Section 5 – Procedures 10 Hour or Daily Routine Maintenance
5.2 10 Hour or Daily Routine
Maintenance
Perform maintenance inspections for the items
described in this section on a daily basis or at the start
of each work shift.
5.2-1 Check Engine Oil Level
1.
Park telehandler on a firm level surface with boom
fully retracted and lowered.
2. Shut off engine then release latch and lift engine
cover to open.
3.
Wait approximately 15 minutes after engine has
been shut off.
4. Pull out dipstick and wipe it off with a clean, dry,
lint-free cloth; then place it back in the hole until it
stops.
Engine Oil
Dipstick
Figure 01 Engine Oil Dipstick
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level
on the dipstick. The oil level must be between the
“Full” and “Low” marks.
6.
If oil level is below the “Low” mark, refer to
Section 5.4-4 for engine oil and filter replacement
procedure.
5.2-2 Check Coolant Level, Radiator and
Hoses
WARNING
Pressurized fluid present in radiator. Never open
radiator cap when hot.
NOTE
Do not intermix different brands of coolant. If the
existing coolant cannot be identified, drain and
flush the remaining coolant and refill with new
coolant. Refer to section 5.4-5 for instructions on
changing engine coolant.
1.
Remove radiator cap.
2. Fill radiator completely through the radiator neck,
until coolant is visible. See figure below.
Filler
Cap
Surge
Tank
Figure 02 Surge Tank Location
3. Run the engine for 25 minutes without radiator
cap to achieve operating temperature. Shut down
the engine.
4. Check coolant level and coolant strenght in the
radiator. Adjust mixture as requiered. Refill until
coolant is visible.
5. Tighten radiator cap, start the engine, and check
for leaks.