Operation and maintenance manual

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AFTER FIRST 500 HOURS OF OPERATING NEW OR REBUILT
COMPONENTS
Transmission - Drain oil, replace remote mounted filters, clean internal filter
and finger magnet. Refill transmission.
Differentials - Drain lubricant and refill to level plug.
Note: When refilling centre axle ensure that 3rd differential unit is primed
with 1 litre (1.75 UK pints) of oil before filling drive head.
Planetaries - Drain lubricant and refill to level plug.
EVERY 250 HOURS OF OPERATION
General Inspection - Check entire vehicle for leaks, loose bolts and nuts or
damaged parts. Examine the vehicle, particularly the chassis, for cracks or
broken welds. Repair where necessary.
Service Brakes (TA35) - Check pads and discs for wear and replace where
necessary. Test for proper function.
Note: This service interval applies to normal driving. Check the pads more
frequently under more severe conditions. Thickness of pad friction material
should never be allowed to wear below 3 mm (0.12 in).
Parking Brake - Check pads and discs for wear and replace where necessary.
Test for proper function.
Note: This service interval applies to normal driving. Check the pads more
frequently under more severe conditions. Thickness of pad friction material should
never be allowed to wear below 3 mm (0.12 in).
Oil Can Points - Oil working parts with engine oil.