SECTION IV
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
'A' Maintenance Checks
PERFORM DAILY LUBRICATION
Refer to the lubrication charts, in Section III of this
manual, and lubricate all the daily lubrication points
indicated with the type of lubricant specified.
FILL FUEL TANK
The fuel tank is located under the deck plates on the left
side of the carrier, behind the operator's cab. The filler
cap is protected by a cover hinged to the deck plates.
The fuel tank should be kept as full as possible, with a
quality grade of No.
2 Diesel Fuel, to minimize
condensation. The fuel tank has a capacity of 70 gallons
(265 I).
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level using the dipstick located at the left,
rear corner of the engine. For accurate readings, the oil
level should not be checked for approximately 15
Figure 4-1. Checking Engine Oil Level
minutes after shutting down the engine. Maintain the oil
level as near the "F" (full) mark as possible at all times
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL TANK LEVEL
(see Figure 4-1).
Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank, as follows (see
CAUTION
Never operate the engine with the oil
1. Retract all telescoping boom sections, lower the
level below the "L" (low) mark or
boom onto the boom rest, and raise the outriggers to the
above the "F" (full) mark.
stored position. Be sure the machine is on level ground.
If necessary, add oil of the type specified in Section III of
2. Remove the dipstick from the hydraulic tank and note
this manual to bring the oil to the proper level.
the level of the oil. The oil level should be up to the mark
on the dipstick. If necessary, add hydraulic oil of the type
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
specified in Section III, to bring the oil to the proper level
through the filler opening.
Check the engine radiator coolant level, and add water or
antifreeze as required. Use the type and amount of anti-
CAUTION
freeze recommended by the engine manufacturer for the
prevailing temperature.
Never add hydraulic oil to the tank
through the dipstick opening.
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