Operation and maintenance manual
8-8
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICING INFORMATION
WHEN REQUIRED
Seat Belts - Inspect for damage and replace if required.
Note: Replace seat belts at least once every three years, regardless of
appearance.
Windscreen Wipers and Washers - Inspect wiper blades and replace if
damaged. Top up washer reservoir.
Wheel Rim Nuts (TA40) - After first 10 hours of operation re-torque nuts to 540
Nm (400 lb ft). Check torque every 50 hours (weekly) thereafter.
Wheel Rim Nuts (TA35) - After first 10 hours of operation re-torque nuts to 730
Nm (540 lb ft). Check torque every 50 hours (weekly) thereafter.
EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION (DAILY)
Walk Around Inspection - Inspect the vehicle as described in Section 4-2 of the
Operator's Handbook.
Engine - Visually check engine for damage, loose or frayed belts and listen for
any unusual noises.
Engine Air Cleaner - Change air cleaner element only when the yellow band
of the air restriction gauge locks up in the orange. Service vacuator valve daily.
Inspect and remove any obstructions from the vacuator valve lips which should
be open and pliable with the engine stopped.
Note: Service air cleaners more often when operating under extremely dusty
conditions.
Engine Crankcase - Check oil level and add if low.
To allow checking before starting as well as immediately after shutting down
the engine, the oil dipstick is provided with two types of marks: