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Periodic maintenance
Periodic maintenance
The following chart provides a basic guideline for the periodic maintenance. However, main-
tenance may need to be performed more frequently depending on your operating conditions.
Maintenance table
Item
Actions
Initial
Every
See
page
20
hours
100 hours
(6 months)
200 hours
(1 year)
Hydraulic
fluid level
Check the hydraulic fluid
level.
Hydraulic
fluid leakage
Check for hydraulic fluid
leaks.
Hydraulic
hoses and
connecting
sections
Check the hydraulic fluid
hoses and connecting sec-
tions for wear, twisting, and
leaks.
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Steering
control sys-
tem compo-
nents
Check the steering control
system components for
tightness, looseness, wear,
and leaks.
—
Steering cyl-
inder
responsive-
ness
Check whether the steering
responds immediately when
the steering wheel is turned.
—
Steering
control sys-
tem connec-
tions*
Check that all steering sys-
tem fasteners and electrical
connectors are tight and
secure. Where necessary,
tighten fasteners to the cor-
rect torque values and elec-
trical connectors are locked.
—
Steering
and trim/tilt
systems*
Check the steering and trim/
tilt systems for play. Repair
if abnormal play is found.
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