MAINTENANCE
06.5
Maintenance
11-04
RoGator 418
Compressed Air System Mainte-
nance
Compressed Air System
Check the compressed air hoses every 50 hours of
operation. Replace the compressed air hoses, if
necessary.
Drain valve.
IMPORTANT: Remove the water from the air
tanks every day. An increase in air moisture
causes damage to the equipment.
Open the valve until all the moisture is
out and then close the valve.
WARNING
!
Do not hold the hand under the
valve when draining the water
from the tank. Compressed air
can cause personal injuries.
Air Conditioner
WARNING
!
Do not loosen, remove or discon-
nect any hose in the air condition-
ing system. These hoses are un-
der pressure at all times, even
when the vehicle is not running.
Do not attempt to service the air
conditioning system. Severe
frostbite injury may result from
escaping refrigerant. Special
equipment and instruments are
required for servicing the air con-
ditioning system. Please contact
Ag-Chem Europe BV.
Engine
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Operating
and Maintenance Manual for full instructions.
Check the engine every day for dam-
age and leaks. Check for abnormal
engine noises.
Check the oil level every day.
Checking the Oil Level
Check the oil level every day before starting the
engine for the first time.
IMPORTANT: Do not add any oil until the oil
level is below the ADD mark.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Do not operate the engine for at least 10 min-
utes in order to allow the engine oil to return to
the oil pan.
3. Maintain the oil level between “ADD” Mark and
“FULL” Mark on the oil level dipstick. Do not fill
the crankcase above “FULL” Mark. The oil is
filled through the filler opening on the left hand
side of the motor, just above the air compres-
sor. (See the engine Operation and Mainte-
nance manual)
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the oil level is not
above the top mark (Full) on the oil dipstick. It
is acceptable for the oil level to be within the
cross mark.
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Change the engine oil and the filter
every 250 hours of operation
.
1. Let the engine run about 5 minutes to heat the
oil. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain screw on the crankcase,
and drain the oil. After the oil is drained, the oil
drain plugs should be cleaned and installed.
3. Remove the oil filter with a chain wrench.
4. Cut the oil filter open with an oil filter cutter Gp.
Brake apart the pleats and inspect the oil filter
for metal debris. An excessive amount of
metal debris in the oil filter may indicate early
wear or a pending failure. Consult your Cater-
pillar dealer in order to arrange for a further
analysis if an excessive amount of debris is
found in the oil filter.
5. Clean the sealing surface of the filter mounting
base. Ensure that the entire old oil filter gasket
is removed.
