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6- LUBRICATION and
PERIODIC SERVICE
HOUR METER
Use the Hour Meter (M) to determine when
periodic services are required. Should the hour
meter not be installed, keep a usage log for your
equipment to maintain service intervals.
LUBRICATION AND SERVICE
INTERVALS
IMPORTANT:
Recommended service intervals
are for normal conditions. Service more often if
Crawler is operated under difficult conditions.
I M P O R TA N T:
Use only quality lubricants at
intervals specified in this manual.
PERIODIC SERVICE CHART
DAILY OR EVERY TEN HOURS
Air Cleaner - Service per instructions in Engine
Owner's Manual.
Engine Oil - Service per instructions in Engine
Owner's Manual.
Hydraulic Oil - Check level; with equipment on
the ground (retract all possible cylinders),
level should be between marks on #248
Dipstick (Dipstick can be found when you
unscrew and remove #616 Breather).
Grease Zerks - Lubricate all zerks per location
instructions in manual of each attachment
you have mounted on your Crawler.
Radiator - With low pressure air, blow clean the
"fins" of the Radiator (oil cooler).
Track Tension - Maintain 4-1/2" overall length of
#233 Yellow and #234 Black Springs on
each Track. In addition, check that 7/16"
Washer against front face of each #215
Front Axle is not loose enough to be
rotated with fingers.
section of this manual for complete
explanation
procedures.
Check Service
and
Track
tensioning
Drive Chain Tension - Maintain chain tension in
drive train. Check Service section of this
manual
for
Tensioning procedures.
Fittings & Hoses - Check hydraulic fittings and
hydraulic hoses for cracks, breaks, and
leaks.
General Once-Over - Check for loose nuts and
bolts and any signs of premature wear.
Correct
any
NOTE: Check "NOTE" in Service Section
of this manual for information on Track
Idler wear!
EVERY FIFTY HOURS
Engine Oil - Drain and refill per recommendations
in Engine Owner 's Manual.
NOTE: Change Engine oil every 25 hours
if you're working under constant heavy
loads or extremely dirty conditions.
Pump Belt - (MH7000 Only) Remove the #1383
Belt Cover and inspect the #1361 belt for
proper tension and signs of wear. Adjust
tension or replace belt as needed.
Battery - Check electrolyte level and fill with
distilled water to the bottom of the filler
neck.
Filters -
A) Replace
Engine
recommended in Engine Owner's Manual.
B) Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter with a new
#455B Filter Canister.
C) Check Fuel Filter for dirt; if showing
sediment, replace with new.
Tracks, Track Sprockets, and Idlers - Remove
and pressure wash Track. Pressure wash
Track Sprockets and Idlers.
bearings in Track Sprockets and Track
Idlers following the procedure in the
Service section of this manual.
EVERY 200 HOURS
Hydraulic Fluid - Completely drain system by
removing plug in left rear corner on
underside of Crawler's Upper Frame.
NOTE: Drain when fluid is warm; block up
the right front corner of Crawler a few
complete
Drive
Chain
problems
immediately.
Filter
with
Lubricate
filter
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