MAINTENANCE UNDER SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Operating Conditions Precautions for Maintenance
Muddy Soil, Rainy or
Snowy Weather
Before Operation: Check the tightness of plugs and all drain cocks.
After Operation: Clean the machine and check for cracks, damaged,
loose or missing bolts and nuts. Lubricate all necessary
parts without delay.
Near the Ocean Before Operation: Check tightness of plugs and all drain cocks.
After Operation: Thoroughly clean the machine with fresh water to wash
off salt. Service electrical equipment often to prevent
corrosion.
Dusty Atmosphere Air Cleaner: Clean the element regularly at shorter service intervals.
Radiator: Clean the oil cooler screen to prevent clogging of the
radiator core.
Fuel System: Clean the filter element and strainer regularly at shorter
service intervals.
Electrical Equipment: Clean them regularly, in particular, the commutator
surface of the alternator and starter.
Rocky Ground Tracks: Carefully operate while checking for cracks, damage and
loose bolts and nuts. Loosen the tracks a little more than
usual.
Front Attachment: Standard attachment may be damaged when digging
rocky ground. Reinforce the bucket before using it, or
use a heavy duty bucket.
reezing Weather Fuel: Use high quality fuel suitable for low temperature.
Lubricant: Use high quality low viscosity hydraulic oil and engine oil.
Engine Coolant: Be sure to use antifreeze.
Battery: Fully charge the batteries regularly at shorter service
intervals. If not fully charged, electrolyte may freeze.
Tracks: Keep the tracks clean. Park the machine on a hard
surface to prevent the tracks from freezing to the
ground.
Falling Stones Cab: Provide a cab guard to protect the machine from falling
stones when necessary.
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