GENERAL: - TM-5-3895-349-14-P0841

MAINTENANCE:

STEERING SYSTEM PRESSURE TESTING AND

Steam is recommended as the most effective method but

ADJUSTMENT should be made every 400 hours after

if unavailable, use a spray of mineral spirits or similar

machine operation with hydraulic oil at operating

solvent which is non-harmful to hoses or exposed

temperature. Park machine on level ground, set parking

electrical harnesses.

brake and lower blade. Remove top bulkhead cover and

rear floor plate. Install a 3000 psi pressure gauge in test

INSPECT WIRING HARNESSES and connections for

port on bottom of steering relief valve. With engine RPM

loose or damaged connections, chafed wire, etc.

at 2000, check steering relief pressure by turning machine

to a full lock (fully turned) position and taking gauge

reading.

800 Hours:

ENGINE:

DRAIN AND FLUSH RADIATOR every 800 hours or twice

yearly. Remove thermostat and reverse flush the system.

Refill to within 1/2 inch (1,5 cm) below bottom of fill-pipe

with required combination of anti-freeze (with rust

Steering System Pressure Test

inhibitor) and clean water.

Note: Do not use 'DOWTHERM 209'.

Caution: Do not hold for more than 30 seconds. If

pressure is more than 50 psi (345 kPa,3,5 kg/sq. cm)

above or below 2000 psi (13780 kPal140 kg/sq. cm), the

steering relief valve should be adjusted (refer to

SERVICE MANUAL

for detailed instructions).

GENERAL:

CHECK AND ADJUST ALL CONTROL LEVERS,

LINKAGES AND CABLES. Inspect and lubricate all

mechanical controls to make sure they are in good

operating condition.

STEAM CLEAN MACHINE every 400 hours or

Radiator

periodically as required. Dirt accumulation may become

detrimental to machine operation. Protect alternator and

starter motor by covering them before steam cleaning.

Rev.760501

400-4.12

K300