Specifications

1x1 MAINTENANCE
CLEAN AND TEST HEATER PLUGS - Diesel CHECK BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
engines
REMOVE THE PLUGS
1. Check the fluid level in the fluid reservoir by
observing the level in relation to the
‘MIN’ or
‘MAX’ marks on the side of the translucent
reservoir.
2.
If the level is below the ‘MAX’ mark clean the
outside of the filler cap and top
- up with new, clean
fluid from a sealed container. Use only fluid
recommended in the ‘General specification data’
section. Refit the cap.
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the terminal nut from each heater plug.
3. Detach the heater plug lead and washer from each
4. Remove the heater plugs.
Plug.
Clean and inspect
5. Remove carbon from base of heater plugs to avoid
the possibility of short circuiting
of the element.
Do not sandblast.
6. Examine the element for signs of fracture and
deterioration and
the seating for scores. Plugs with
fractures or doubtful elements must be renewed.
Where scoring of the seating may impair the
sealing, the plug should be renewed.
Test and refit
7. Test the plug internal circuit for continuity by
connecting
it in circuit with a 12 volt side lamp bulb
open circuit is indicated and the heater plug must
be renewed.
and a 12 volt supply. If the bulb does not light an
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8. Ensure that the terminals are clean and that the
thread at the base
of the plug is free from carbon.
9. Fit the heater plugs to the engine. Do not
overtigh ten.
10. Fit the heater plug lead and washer to each plug.
11. Connect the battery.
CHECK CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR
1. Clean and remove the reservoir cap and observe
the fluid level
in relation to the marks on the side of
the reservoir.
2. Top - up if necessary with new, clean fluid from a
sealed container and of a recommended
specification
- see ‘General specification data’
section. Refit the cap.
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