13. Maintenance; Chapter Overview; Engine Oil; Oil Change Procedures - Terex R160T Service & Repair Manual

Chapter Overview

This chapter contains maintenance requirements
and procedures for the following Compact Track
Loader components.
 Engine oil
 Hydraulic fluid and filter
 Fuel separator and filter
 Track tension
The general maintenance schedule for the Compact
Track Loader is listed in the table below.
Item Frequency Lubricant
Hydraulic Fluid 500 hrs
Hydraulic Filter 250 hrs

Engine Oil

250 hrs
Engine Filter 250 hrs
Fuel Filter 500 hrs
Primary Air Check daily, clean and reuse as needed
Filter up to 5 times; change at least once per
year
Secondary Air Every 3 cleanings
Filter of primary filter
Grease Fittings 10 hrs
Track Tension As needed
Coolant Test for coolant additive at 250 hrs.
Change at 1000 hrs or two years
NOTICE
When replacing engine coolant, use Terex Long Life
50/50 Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent antifreeze with
the proper SCA (Supplemental Cooling Additive)
Engine Oil
Regular oil changes are necessary to maintain a
strong running engine. Terex recommends a normal
oil change interval of 250 hours or every six months.
This recommendation has been made to help en-
sure proper lubrication during operation and to pro-
long engine life under typical operating conditions.
 Air cleaner
 Fuse box
 Grease fittings
 Fuel bleeding
Capacity
Mobil DTE 10 8 gal/30 l
Excel Series 46
Terex HD Die- 2.8 gal/10.6 l
sel Engine Oil,
or equiv.
Terex Lithium Grease

13. Maintenance

Oil Change Procedures

1. Run the engine for a few minutes to warm the
engine oil.
Oil
Filter
Figure 16-1
2. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the
engine.
3. Drain oil into suitable container.
4. Remove engine oil filter, making sure the gasket
is also removed.
5. Put some fresh oil on the new filter gasket and
install new filter.
6. Tighten filter to specifications on filter label.
7. Refill engine to capacity with oil, as specified.

Engine Oil Specifications

Due to the significant variations in the quality and
performance of commercially available oils, Terex
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil – 10W30 is recom-
mended. If Terex lubricants are not available, use a
substitute meeting the following qualifications:
- API CH-4 multi-grade engine oil
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Oil Drain Plug