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Maintenance Operation Procedures and Intervals
Maintenance
Operation No.
Title of Maintenance Operation
Maintenance Intervals
IM M1 M2 M3 M4 M5
88–01 Hood Rear Support Lubrication • • • • •
* Inspect the air filter every 6 months. Replace the air filter every 12 months, or when filter restriction reaches 25 inH
2
0 (if equipped with an air restriction
gauge).
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Air compressor oil separator element and main seal replacement should be performed once a year.
‡
Inspect the filters every 3 months. Replace the filters every 6 months.
§
Rebuild the air compressor air-end every three years.
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Check the air compressor and thermal well oil levels once a month.
**
Replace the organic acid technology (OAT) coolant every 600,000 miles (965 400 km); supplemental coolant additives (SCAs) are not used with OAT cool-
ant. Replace nitrited organic-acid technology (NOAT) and SCA pre-charge ethylene glycol coolants every 30,000 miles (48 270 km). You must check and, if nec-
essary, recharge the SCA levels and freeze point every 25,000 miles (40 225 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. See the applicable engine operation and
maintenance manual for further information.
††
Change the organic acid technology (OAT) coolant in the electric vehicle every five years; supplemental coolant additives (SCAs) are not used with OAT
coolant.
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For oil change intervals, see the applicable Eaton Fuller Driver Manual or Service Manual.
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For oil and filter change intervals, see the applicable Allison Operator’s Manual.
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The Proterra transmission fluid should be changed every three years.
*** The system check should be completed every 500 hours of operation.
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The chain wheels should be removed during the spring and summer months.
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For Detroit axles, complete this procedure once a year or at the following applicable interval, whichever comes first: every 5000 miles (8000 km) for Sched-
ule I vehicles; or every 10,000 miles (16 000 km) for Schedule II vehicles.
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For Detroit rear axles with petroleum-based oil, change the lubricant every 100,000 miles (161 000 km) or every 12 months, whichever comes first; if syn-
thetic oil is used, change the lubricant every 250,000 miles (402 000 km) or every 36 months, whichever comes first. For Meritor rear axles with petroleum-
based oil, change the lubricant at 100,000 miles (161 000 km) or at 12 months of service, whichever comes first, and every 24 months thereafter; if synthetic oil
is used, change the lubricant every 250,000 miles (402 000 km) or every 36 months, whichever comes first.
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If equipped with an oil-coalescing desiccant cartridge, replace the cartridge once a year, regardless of mileage.
**** For lubricating intervals, see the Bosch Pin Slide Disc Brakes Service Manual.
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The automatic drain valve should be inspected every 6 months or 1500 operating hours, whichever comes first.
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Lubricate the power steering motor in the electric vehicle every 6000 miles (9654 km) or 12,000 operating hours, whichever comes first.
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Change the power steering fluid and filter in the electric vehicle every 100,000 miles (160 900 km).
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Inspect the air door every 60 days or 4000 miles (6436 km), whichever comes first.
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Clean the HVAC air filter every 12 months or 8000 miles (12 872 km), whichever comes first.
Table 4, Maintenance Operation Procedures and Intervals
General Information
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