Daily Checks (Every 8 Working Hours) - Ransomes Highway 2130 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

8 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

8.2 DAILY CHECKS (Every 8 working hours)

Oil Level.
Check level of oil in sump. Remove dipstick (A) wipe
and replace and check that oil is up to the
maximum mark. Top up with SAE30 if neccesary. It
is important that this test is carried out with the
engine cold and vehicle parked on level ground.
Air Filter.
Examine blockage indicator (B) If indicator shows
red filter element requires cleaning or replacement.
The indicator is reset bt pressing the button on the
end of the indicator.
Hydraulic Oil Level.
Check hydraulic oil level in tank. The level of oil
should be maintained so it is just visible in the sight
tube (C) Top up with Tellus 46 or equivilant if
neccesary. The oil level should be checked cold
with the machine parked on level ground.
IMPORTANT:
Absolute cleanliness must be observed when
filling the hydraulic tank. Oil must be filtered
through a 25 micron filter before entering the
hydraulic tank.
Cooling System.
Check coolant level in expansion tank (D) The
coolant level should be between the marks indicated
on the bottle. Top up if neccesary using a 50%
antifreeze solution.
NOTE: To avoid the risk of accidental injury
the seat plate and bonnet are fitted
with locks. These should be kept
secure when access is not required.
Cleaning the air filter
Remove loose dirt from element with compressed air
working from the "clean" to "dirty" side.
Note: Compressed air must not exceed 6bar,
with the nozzle 50mm away from element.
The element should be replaced after 6
cleanings.
Cooling System.
Check Bug Screen (E) is free from dust and
there is an un-interupted air flow to engine. The
screen should be fitted with the mesh facing the
rear of the machine. Any deris should be removed
with a soft hand brush.
RANSOMES HIGHWAY 2130
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
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