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Maintenance
Engine: The operation and life of the engine depends on you and your operator. Do not
start engine until the engine precheck is complete. The engine precheck consists of check-
ing the oil, the fuel level, the hydraulic oil level and the air filter. Basic engine mainte-
nance is shown in Table 1 on page 34. For more detailed information please refer to the
Engine Operator Maintenance Manual and Warranty provided with your Melter applicator.
NOTE: When breaking in a new Melter, we recommend running the engine for one
hour with no load prior to actual use on the job.
Air cleaner: Due to the dusty conditions that can be created by road work, it is essential to
check the engine air cleaner element daily. Remove element and shake out the accumu-
lated dust and dirt. Wipe out dirt from inside cover and from housing. Check engine
manual for washing instructions. We recommend stocking replacement filters.
Lubrication: The Melter should be greased according to table 1 on page 40 of this
manual.
Diesel Units: Use of high quality detergent oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service
class CC or CD grade. Select the viscosity based on the air temperature at
the time of operation. Check your engine manual for other recommenda-
tions.
Burner: There are several items that need to be inspected periodically on the burners.
These items include the burner motor brushes, the nozzle, electrode and head position,
chamber lining and the 4 electric eye. Inspect according to table 1 on page 40. There is a
section on how to perform each of these operations in this manual, check the index on
pages 2 & 3 to locate the appropriate section.
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