HYDRAULICS:

MAINTENANCE:

HYDRAULICS:

50 Hours:

ENGINE:

CHECK HYDRAULIC TANK LEVEL with ma- chine level,

COMPLETE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE should be made

blade lowered and engine off. The level gauge Is

after Initial 50 hours of operation and subsequently every

mounted on the forward surface of the hydraulic tank on

200 hours. Refer to vendor engine manual for detailed

the operator's left. Refill as necessary, adding proper fluid

instructions.

(refer to LUBRICANTS SPECIFICATION CHART).

CHECK AND ADJUST FAN BELTS, Check tension of each

belt as described In vendor engine manual and check for

excessive belt wear.

If one belt In a set requires

replacement, always install a new set of matched belts.

CHECK BATTERIES and connections, Termi- nals should

be clean and tight and electrolyte level with the base of each

vent well. Add distilled water as required but NEVER add

acid or electrolyte, To test the electrolyte solution, measure

the specific gravity with a hydrometer. At 80 (27 )

hydrometer readings are:

1.250 - up

fully charged

1.225 - 1.250

full to half charge

1.150 - 1.225

half to low charge

1.000- 1.150

dead cell

1.00

water

GENERAL:

To adjust hydrometer readings for temperature differences,

subtract .004 (4 gravity points) from the specific gravity

CHECK FUEL LEVEL, filling as required with clean fuel

reading for every 10 (5,5 ) the electrolyte temperature Is

handled In clean containers (refer to LUBRICANTS

below 80 (27 ). The corrected reading Is most Important

SPECIFICATION CHART), Fuel level gauge is located on

during cold weather. Test each cell In the same manner. If

rear side of fuel tank on operator's left.

there Is more than .050 (50 gravity points) variation between

highest and lowest reading, replace the battery. If make up

water Is added, allow the battery to charge for 2 to 4 hours

before taking hydrometer readings. If the battery requires

cleaning, apply a solution of baking soda and water with a

brush. Rinse the battery and tray with clean water and apply

grease to terminals,

VISUAL CHECK FOR LEAKS in hoses, cylinders, tanks,

etc., should be made daily. Unexplained leaks or spills

must be carefully investigated and corrected.

Also

inspect gen- eral machine for noticeable damage.

Battery Connections

CHECK OPERATION OF ALL CONTROLS AND

GAUGES. Do not operate machine if any are not

functioning properly.

Rev. 760501

K300

400-4.3