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VANTAGE 549
MAINTENANCE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ENTIRE SECTION BEFORE
OPERATING MACHINE.
WARNING
•
Have a qualified technician do the maintenance and
troubleshooting work.
•
Turn the engine off before working inside the machine.
•
Remove guards only when necessary and replace them
when the maintenance requiring their removal is
complete.
•
Always use the greatest care when working near
moving parts.
Read the Safety Precautions in front of this manual and the
engine instruction manual before working on this machine.
Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in
position and in good repair. Keep hands, hair, clothing and
tools away from V-belts, gears, fans and all other moving
parts when starting, operating or repairing the equipment.
roUtine anD perioDic Maintenance
DAILY
• Check the Engine oil level.
• Refill the fuel tank to minimize moisture condensation in the
tank.
• Open the water drain valve located on the bottom of the water
separator element 1 or 2 turns and allow to drain into a
container suitable for diesel fuel for 2 to 3 seconds. Repeat
the above drainage procedure until diesel fuel is detected in
WEEKLY
the container.
Blow out the machine with low pressure air periodically. In partic-
ularly dirty locations, this may be required once a week.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the "SERVICE PLAN" section of the Engine Operator's
Manual for the recommended maintenance schedule of the
following:
a) Engine Oil and Filter
b) Air Cleaner
c) Fuel Filter - and Delivery System
d) Alternator Belt
e) Battery
f) Cooling System
Refer to Table D.1 at the end of this section for various engine
maintenance components.
air filter
WARNING
•
Excessive air filter restriction will result in reduced
engine life.
•
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for
cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion
could result.
•
Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result from contaminants, such as dust
and dirt being drawn into the engine.
The diesel engine is equipped with a dry type air filter. Never
apply oil to it. Service the air cleaner as follows:
Replace the element as indicated by the service indicator. (See
Service Instructions and Installation Tips for Engine Air Filter.)
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MAINTENANCE
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