Carrier TRANSICOLD Vector 8500 User Manual

62-11640 8–2
8.3 PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
Pre-trip inspection should be performed before every trip and at regular maintenance intervals. Pre-trip procedures
are provided in the Trailer Refrigeration Pre−trip Inspection document 62−90490.
Table 8–1 Maintenance Schedule
System Operation Reference Section
a. Pre-Trip Inspections
1. Pre-Trip Inspection - before starting Section 8.3
2. Pre-Trip Inspection - after starting Section 8.3
3. Run Microprocessor Pretrip - Before loading Section 3.6
4. Check Engine Hours Section 3.16
b. Every Service Interval or Yearly
Engine 1. Check engine oil and filter change interval (refer to Section d.
of this table)
Section d.
2. Check low oil pressure switch Engine Manual
3. Clean crankcase breather Section 8.5.16
4. Check fuel injectors every 1,500 hours* Engine Manual
5. Check injection pump every 3,000 hours* Engine Manual
6. Check and adjust engine valves every 4,000 hours Engine Manual
Fuel System 1. Clean mechanical and electric (if equipped) fuel pump
screens
Section 8.5.3 &
Section 8.5.4
2. Change fuel filter Section 8.5.5
3. Check fuel heater (if equipped) Section 8.5.8
Cooling System 1. Check coolant change interval (refer to Section c. of this
table). If replacement is not required, check antifreeze con-
centration using a refractometer, (Carrier Transicold P/N 07-
00435-00).
Section 8.5.14
2. Clean condenser/radiator surfaces Section 8.5.14
3. Check water pump Check
4. Check water temperature sensor Check
Exhaust System 1. Check mounting hardware Check
2. Check muffler and exhaust pipes Check
Air Intake System 1. Change air cleaner element Section 8.5.10
2. Check and reset air cleaner indicator Section 8.5.10
Starting Circuit 1. Clean battery connections and cable ends Check/Replace
2. Check battery hold down clamps Check/Replace
3. Check battery condition Check
4. Check starter operation Check
Charging Circuit 1. Check battery charger output voltage Section 8.9.12
2. Check battery charger amperage Section 8.9.12
*Based upon EPA 40 CFR Part 89

Carrier TRANSICOLD Vector 8500 Specifications

General

Brand	Carrier TRANSICOLD
Model	Vector 8500
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English