Running-In Period - Case WX145 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3
- Dust, smoke or fog can reduce visibility and cause
an accident. Stop or slow down the machine until
normal visibility is restored.
- If there is any operating problem, immediately
lower the loader equipment to the ground, engage
the parking brake and stop the engine. Find the
cause or inform responsible persons and take the
necessary measures to forbid the use of the
machine.
- When stopping the engine take account of
weather conditions.
- To park the machine, see "Parking the machine".
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RUNNING-IN PERIOD

Your machine will last longer and give better and
more economical performance if you pay particular
attention to the engine during the first twenty hours
of operation.
During this period:
Keep a close watch on the instrument panel.
Operate the machine at normal speeds. Do not run
the engine too much at stalling speeds (with the
wheels turning slowly or stopped and the engine at
full speed).
To ensure adequate lubrication, idle the engine at
1000 rev/min. for one minute before increasing the
rpm.
Maintain the engine at the normal operating temper-
ature.
Do not run the engine at idle speed for long periods.
During the running-in period, the following inspec-
tions and maintenance operations must be carried
out in addition to the operations shown in the Main-
tenance Programme:
Every ten hours or daily
Check the engine oil and coolant levels.
Check the transmission and rear axle oil levels.
Check the greasing of the front equipment.
After the first 10 operating hours
Check the tightness of the wheel nuts.
After the first 50 operating hours
After the first 50 operating hours, consult your
Dealer for the 50 hour maintenance operations rec-
ommended by the Manufacturer.
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