Care And Cleaning - Terex TL120 Operating Instructions Manual

7 Care and Maintenance
7.5

Care and cleaning

Attention
The machine must be cleaned on a suitable
surface with an oil separator.
• Neither a steam-jet appliance nor a high-pressure
cleaning apparatus are to be used for cleaning
during the first two months after the machine is
used for the first time or when newly painted to
allow the paint to harden.
• Do not use aggressive detergents for cleaning the
machine. We recommend using commercially
available cleaning agents for passenger cars.
• When cleaning with a steam-jet appliance, the hot
water jet should not exceed 80°C and the spray
pressure should be no greater than 70 bar.
• Linings (insulating materials, etc.) should not be
exposed directly to water, steam or high-pressure
jets.
• Take care not to spray exhaust-gas and air filter
openings when cleaning with water or a steam
jets.
• When cleaning the engine with water or a steam
jet, do not expose sensitive engine parts, such as
the alternator, cabling, oil pressure switch, etc.
directly to the jet.
• The machine must be lubricated after each wet
clean in accordance with the
lubricating plan and a test of all work cycles,
support and driving functions should be
carried out.
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7.6 Notes for operation in winter
The following points - and the relevant notes in the
Engine Instruction Book - should be observed during
winter operation:
Hydraulic oil
– If the machine is not used for longer periods at
temperatures around and below freezing, warm
up the engine by running at medium revs.
(for approx. 3 – 5 min).
Engine oil
– The oil viscosity (SAE class) should be selected
according to the ambient temperature at the
machine's place of operation.
Coolant
– Check the level of antifreeze before the beginning
of the cold season and adjust in line with the
ambient temperature if necessary. The antifreeze
is factory-set to approx. -25 °C.
Condition of the battery
– A good cold start performance requires a well-
charged battery. The minimum starting
temperatures can be lowered by 4-5°C by
warming the battery to approx. +20°C
(remove the battery after the engine has been
turned off and store it in a warm room).
– Ensure that there is good contact of terminal
connections when installing the battery.
– Only tighten terminal screws "hand-tight" to
prevent deformation of the terminal cones.
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