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C) Maintenance instructions
SK RS 9042 - SK 500
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Vehicles with long standing periods:
service at specified time intervals
Vehicles used under extreme conditions:
service at suitably reduced intervals
Maintenance intervals
whichever comes first
Mileage intervals
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Time intervals
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After first
5,000 km
or
every
30,000 km
every
150,000 km
After first
month
every
3 months
every
75,000 km
every
6 months
every
12 months
Periodic checks
Check and adjust hub end-float (if required) after every brake
lining replacement.
Pack wheel bearings with fresh grease after 500,000 km or
60 months, whichever comes first.
Lubricate camshaft bearings after every brake lining replacement,
however, at least every 12 months.
The U-bolt must be tightened once only within the first 5,000 km
after the first loaded test-drive.
– Perform general annual inspection
(brakes, air bags, tyres, etc.)
– Perform general annual safety check
(tractor/ (semi-) trailer brake compatibility, ABS etc.)
Note:
Be sure to retighten wheel nuts to the prescribed torque
after the first 50 km and 150 km (and after every wheel removal).
Mechanical check
Visual and safety inspection
Special service conditions
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Warranty claims will only be accepted as long as the operating and maintenance instructions have been
complied with and if SAF approved spare parts have been fitted.
