CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS
3-1. General
3-2. Special Tools
Tools, equipment and repair parts issued with or
No special tools are required to perform operator
authorized for the crane are listed in the basic issue
maintenance on the crane.
items list, appendix B of this manual.
Section II. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
3-3. General Lubrication Information
This section contains lubrication instructions which are
supplemental to and not specifically covered in the
lubrication order LO 5-3810-232-12-1, -2, -3, -4, -5 and -
6.
3.4. Detailed Lubrication Information
a. General Keep all lubricants in closed containers
and store in a clean, dry place, away from external heat.
Allow no dust, dirt, or other foreign material to mix with
the lubricants. Keep all lubrication equipment clean and
ready for use.
b. Cleaning. Keep all external parts not requiring
lubrication clean of lubricants. Before lubricating the
equipment, wipe all lubrication points free of dirt and
grease. Clean all lubrication points after lubricating to
prevent accumulation of foreign matter.
c. Points of Lubrication. Service the lubrication
points at proper intervals as illustrated on LO 53810-232-
12-1, -2, -3, -4, -5 and -6.
CAUTION
Overlubrication may cause equipment failure or
damage to working parts
d. OES Oil
(1) The crankcase oil level must be checked
frequently, as oil consumption may increase.
Figure 3-1. Carrier engine oil filter service.
(2) The oil may require changing more frequently
than usual because contamination by dilution and sludge
formation will increase under cold weather operation
f. Carrier Transmission and Torque Converter Oil Filter
conditions.
Service. The carrier transmission and torque converter
e. Carrier Engine Oil Filter Service. The carrier
oil.
filter assembly is a twin filter assembly with
engine oil filter assembly is the replaceable filter element
replaceable filter elements.
Service the oil filter
type. Service the oil filter as illustrated in figure 3-1.
assembly as illustrated in figure 3-2.
NOTE
Check level of fluid in transmission with directional
lever in the neutral position and engine running idle
(500-600 RPM. Level should be on full mark.
Recheck when oil is hot (180 -200 F).
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