Yuchai YC310LC-8, Operation Manual

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Operating under the Hot or Cold Climate
1. Operating in the cold climate
The cold weather can cause particular problems, so you must pay special attention to the protection to
prevent the serious damage of the machine. The maintenance in the cold weather will extend the life of
the machine.
1) Electrical System: Keep the battery clean, full of power; and check the battery cables and
connectors, clean and coat them with a layer of grease to prevent corrosion.
2) Lubricant: use the lubricant of suitable viscosity at each junction. Please use the lubricant
recommended for this machine.
3) Fuel system: check if the fuel supply is suitable for the cold climate. If not, change with the low-
viscosity fuel.
Check the water in the fuel system. Cold weather causes the water concentration in the tank, so please
check the water in the fuel filter every 50 hours of the operation. If there is no water there, you can
extend the inspection cycle. If there is water, check the fuel tank.
4) Cooling system: Before operating the machine in cold weather before, check the coolant and adjust
the appropriate mix ratio. Use the antifreeze applying to the ambient temperature conditions.
5) Working device: Before operating the machine, hang the low file and drive the machine slowly, and
then stop the machine to operate the working device for about 10minutes, or until all of the
hydraulic cylinders is thought to work normally, After this, you can carried out the operation.
2. Operating in the hot climate
To prevent the damage to the machine, please do according to the following terms:
1) Make sure that the amount of coolant within the radiator is proper.
2) Before the hot season begins, check the radiator. If necessary, replace the coolant.
3) Remove all the dirt and fouling on the surface of the radiator and the engine.
4) Check the rotation belt of the fan.
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5) Use the oil of proper viscosity.
6) Use the coolant of proper ratio in the cooling system.
7) You should always check the air filter when operating under the poor conditions such as the dusty
environment.
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