Daily Care And Report - Navistar MaxxForce 7 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Daily Care and Report

WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, read
all safety instructions in the "Safety Information" section of
this manual.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, put
transmission in neutral or park, set parking brake, and block
wheels before doing diagnostic or service procedures.
Check the following daily to prevent engine failure. Report all
problems for immediate service.
• Oil level
• Oil, air, fuel or coolant leaks
• Cooling system hoses for leaks
• Correct coolant and coolant system level
• Excessive use of crankcase lubricating oil, coolant, battery
fluid, or fuel
• Unusual engine noise
• Correct amount of electrolyte, if not a maintenance-free
battery
• Condition of electrical equipment
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SECTION 7 – SERVICE RECORDS
Do the following daily to prevent engine failure
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Add coolant if necessary. Make sure filler cap seal is in good
condition and the cap is installed tightly.
Check air cleaner indicator with engine running. When the
yellow position indicator reaches and locks in the red zone,
a new air filter should be installed.
Fill the fuel tank with correct fuel.
Drain water from the fuel filter housing.
Clean external surfaces of the engine, radiator, and
accessories to prevent dirt or snow buildup.