Maintenance Schedule - Universal M3-20A Operator's Manual

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Fuel Supply
Fuel/Waler Separator
Engine Oil Level
CoolanlLevel
Drive Belts
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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WARNING:
Never attempt to perform any service while the engine is
running. Wear the proper safety eqUipment such as goggles and gloves, and
use the correct tools for each job. Disconnect the battery terminals when
servicing any of the engine's DC electrical equipment.
NOTE:
Man)' a/the following maintenance jobs are simple but others are more
difficult and may require the expert knowledge of a service mechanic.
CHECK
HOURS OF OPERATION
EACH
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
DAY
50 100 250 500 750 1000 1250
MAINTENANCE
0
Diesel No.2 rating of 45 cetane or higher
0
Check for water and dirt in fuel (drain/replace filter
if necessary).
0
Oil level should indicate between MAX. and LOWon
dipstick.
0
Check at recovery tank; if empty, check at manitold.
Add coolant if needed.
0
Inspect for proper tension (3/8" to 1/2" depreSSion)
and adjust it needed. Check belt edges for wear
Visuallnspeclion ot Engine 0
NOTE:
Please keep engine suiface clean.
Check tor tuel, oil and water leaks. Inspect wiring
Dir! and oil will
inhibillhe
engine's ability
and electncal connections. Keep bolts & nuts tight
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remain cool. Check for loose belt tension.
Engine Throttle and 0 0 0 0 0 0 Check tor loose tiltings, colter pins, etc.
Transmission Control
Lubricate with WO-40 or equivalent
Cables and Shutoff Levers
Adjust Engine Idle Speed 0
Adjust to (750-1200 rpm).
Fuel Filter 0 0 0 0 0 0 Initial change at 50 hrs, then change every 250 hrs.
Starting Batteries 0
Every 50 operating hours check electrolyte levels
(and House Batteries) and make sure connections are very tight Clean oft
excessive corrosion.
Engine Oil and Filter 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 Initial engine oil & tilter change at 50 hrs .. then
change both every 100 hours.
'Torque Cylinder Head At engine overhaul or cylinder head overhaul.
Hold Down Bolts
Lubricate Panel Key
0 At first 100 hrs., then each year at wlntenzing.
Switch with '"Lockeze"
Transmission Fluid
0
0 0 0 0 Initial fluid change at 50 hrs, then every 250 hrs.
or once a year.
Air Cleaner
0 0 0 0 0 Clean the filter and element
Exhaust System 0 0 0
Imtlal check at 50 hrs .. then every 500 hrs. Inspect
tor leaks. Check siphon break operation. Check the
exhaust elbow for carbon and/or corrosion buildup
on inside passages; clean and replace as neces-
sary. Check that ali connections are tight
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