Operation Manual
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Establishing a Maintenance Program
Maintenance Schedule
Change engine oil and filters
Check air filter (replace if necessary)
Replace fuel filter and prefilter
Check engine hoses and connections for leaks,
damage, and tightness
Check radiator hoses for leaks, damage, and tightness
Check electrical cables, leads, and connections for
damage and tightness
Check for oil and coolant leaks
Every Day or 8 Hours of Operation
See Pre-Operation Inspection Checklist
Check condition and tension of drive belts (use
tension meter to check belt tension)
Lubricate front and rear driveshaft grease fittings
Lubricate front and rear axle grease fittings
Check wheel lug nuts torqued to 250 ft lbs
Lubricate boom pivot point grease fittings
Lubricate boom roller grease fittings and chains
Replace hydraulic return line filter
Replace hydraulic filter on drive pump
Lubricate boom pivot point grease fittings
Lubricate rear axle grease fittings
Check tire pressure (80 psi)
After Every 50 Hours of Operation
Change axle wheel-end and differential oil & clean
magnetic drain plugs
After First 200 Hours of Operation
Top off axle wheel-end and differential oil
After First 100 Hours of Operation
Fig 79. Hour Meter
Preventive Maintenance
After First 50 Hours of Operation