MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 18
DAILY SERVICE CHECKS
Read the engine operators manual for items in addition to those
listed below.
Check condition of suction and pressure hose and lance.
Check suction filter, (if fitted)
Check the fuel level.
Check condition of air filter element, and clean replace as
necessary.
Check the oil levels in the engine, gearbox if fitted, and pump.
Refer to the engine operators handbook for advice on checking
engine oil level and for the correct grade of engine oil.
Pumps and gearboxes are fitted with either sight glasses or level
plugs/dipsticks.
In the case of sight glasses the oil level is correct when it is halfway
up the glass, some sight glasses are marked with a red dot to
indicate the correct level.
In the case of level plugs the oil level is correct when the oil is level
with the bottom of the threaded hole or if it just begins to trickle out
when the plug is removed.
In the case of dipsticks the correct level will be marked on the
dipstick.
Top up with the correct grade of oil, refer to the engine operators
handbook or the Technical Information section later in this
handbook.
If fitted, check tyre pressures.
Check the security of any covers or guards, do not use if any are
missing.
Check the security of engine/gearbox/water pump retaining nuts and
bolts.
