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GENERAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
General daily preventive maintenance checks begin with essential fluid levels for
safe and reliable operation of the apparatus. Engine oil dipstick, engine oil fill
and windshield solvent can be checked and added in the drop down portion of
the front grille. A secondary motor oil dipstick is located on the right side of the
motor and is only accessible with the cab raised.
ENGINE OIL:
Use multi-grade SAE - 15W-40 motor oil with the proper API
classification performance code for diesel engines. The
dipstick is located as shown in
Figure 1
. Crankcase
capacity is 41 U.S. Quarts. The crankcase oil level should
normally be checked after the engine has been OFF for at
least 10 minutes to allow proper drainage back to the
crankcase.
TRANSMISSION:
Use
TRANSYND
transmission fluid. You must tilt the cab to access the dipstick.
Capacity is 39 U.S. Quarts. Because the transmission oil cools, lubricates, and
transmits hydraulic power, it is important that the proper oil level be maintained
at all times. If the oil level is too low, the converter and clutches will not receive
an adequate supply of oil - if the oil level is too high, the oil will aerate, the
transmission will overheat, and oil may be expelled through the breather or
dipstick tube.
(A transmission diagnostic guide is included at the back of
this manual which outlines procedures for utilizing the shifter keypad
to check the transmission status through a series of diagnostic codes.)
WARNING! WHEN CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL, BE SURE THE BRAKE
IS SET AND THE WHEELS ARE PROPERLY CHOCKED.
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK:
Normal transmission fluid level check can be performed using the diagnostic
checks as outlined in the information sheet provided at the back of this manual.
However, if the dipstick is used, the following procedure is to be followed:
Figure 1
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