Operation and maintenance manual

Miscellaneous - Lubrication System
Section 300-0020
SM 2129 Rev 4 06-05
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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICING
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 (Dana Axles) - After first 10 hours
of operation re-torque nuts to 540 Nm (400 lbf ft).
Check torque every 50 hours (weekly) thereafter.
Wheel Rim Nuts (ZF Axles) - After first 10 hours of
operation re-torque nuts to 730 Nm (540 lbf 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 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:
1. Dot Marks - Before starting up after a major shut
down period the oil level should be up to the top dot
mark (Cold level).
2. Dash Marks - Upon shutting down the engine at
low idling (wait 1 to 2 minutes) the oil level should be
up to, but not over, the top dash mark (Hot level).
Transmission - Check oil level and add oil if low.
Refer to Section 120-0010, TRANSMISSION AND
MOUNTING, for correct oil level check procedure.
Hydraulic Tank - Check oil level and add oil if low.
With the engine off and body down the oil should be
visible in the bottom of the top sight gauge.
Notes on 'Lubrication and Service Chart'
Note - Capacities given are approximate - work to
dipstick, sight gauges or level plugs.
Note 1 - Lubricate slowly until excess lube is seen.
Note 2 - Remove plugs and fit lube fittings. Lubricate
slowly until excess lube is seen. Remove
fittings and refit plugs.
Note 3 - Check with the engine idling and the
transmission at its normal operating
temperature.
Note 4 - When refilling centre axle ensure that 3rd
differential unit is primed with 1 litre (1.75 UK
pints) of oil before filling drive head.
Note 5 - Remove plug from port on underside of
oscillation hub. Plug is removed to drain the
cavity of any oil that enters the cavity when
filling. Remove grommet and level plug on
side of oscillation hub. Add oil if required.
Refit all plugs.
Note 6 - Clean radiator, condenser and cooler fins
more often when operating under extremely
dusty conditions.
EO - Engine Oil. Refer to 'Recommended
Lubricants'.
* - Refer to chart under 'Recommended
Lubricants'.
HO - Hydraulic Oil. Refer to 'Recommended
Lubricants'.
EPL - Extreme Pressure Lubricant specification
MIL-L-2105 D.
EP, NLGI - Extreme Pressure, Lithium No. 2
Grease (which may, or may not,
contain Molybdenum).
*EP, NLGI - Extreme Pressure, Lithium No. 2
Grease (without Molybdenum).
EMS19057 - Extreme Pressure, Lithium Complex
Grease. Refer to 'Recommended
Lubricants'.
HTO - Hydraulic Transmission Oil. Refer to
'Recommended Lubricants'.
LZ - Lubrizol 6178
PAG Oil - Polyalklene Glycol (PAG) Compressor
Lubricating Oil - Low Viscosity (ISO46).