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Maintenance
LeeBoy 8608 Commercial Paver 5-7
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Following the maintenance schedules and procedures
will maintain the paver in top operating condition and
provide years of trouble-free operation. Refer to the
Engine Operator’s Manual accompanying your paver for
more detailed engine service information.
Changing oil and cleaning the paver
should only be done in a designated area where the
oil and chemicals can be contained. Discard these
by-products in accordance with environmental
regulations.
When performing any routine maintenance, always
include the previous routine maintenance hours in the
higher hourly schedule.
Prepare Paver for MaintenancePrepare Paver for Maintenance
If any maintenance must be
performed while the engine is running, DO NOT leave
paver unattended.
NOTE: Follow the previous instructions for
raising and lowering the conveyor bed
for procedures requiring access to the
undercarriage and tracks.
1. Park the paver on a at surface.
2. Lower all attachments to ground level.
3. Place joysticks in neutral.
4. Run engine at 1/2 speed (RPMs) without load for
three to ve minutes, then reduce to slow idle.
5. Place ignition switch in the OFF position.
If asphalt material is allowed to
remain on the paver overnight, possible damage and
increased maintenance costs can result upon start-
up the next day. Spray down the paver daily (or more
often if needed).
Every 10 Hours or Daily Routine Every 10 Hours or Daily Routine
Maintenance Maintenance
1. Clean off paving material and spray cleaning solvent
or release agent on the wear plate, extensions, and
any other area that has been in contact with the
paving material. Clean any asphalt material off all
at surfaces. Remove any debris from screed and
check for leaks. Cleaning should be performed
while the paver is hot.
NEVER spray cleaning solvent on hot
surfaces as serious injury can result.
2. Lubricate the required parts. (Pages 5-9 to 5-11)
3. Check battery cables and connections. (Page
5-26)
4. Check coolant level. Fill if needed. (Page 5-21)
Allow the radiator to cool off
completely (30 minutes after engine operation)
before checking coolant level. NEVER remove the
radiator cap when hot to prevent serious burns.
5. Check DEF tank uid level. Fill if needed. (Page
5-20)
6. Check for loose, worn or damaged hoses, tubes
clamps. Tighten, repair or replace promptly.
7. Check fuel level. Keep the fuel tank full to prevent
condensation. Always ll at the end of the day.
ALWAYS stop the engine when relling
fuel and be careful not to spill to prevent a re. DO
NOT smoke while refueling. Only add fuel in well-
ventilated area or outdoors. DO NOT overll.
Use only ultra low sulfur diesel fuel.
8. Check engine oil level. (Page 5-16)
9. Check hydraulic oil level. (Page 5-24)
10. Perform any other engine preventive maintenance
described in the Engine Operator’s Manual.
NOTE: In cold weather, keep conveyor ight chains
properly oiled with cleaning solvent or
release agent. This will prevent conveyor
bars from sticking. Neglect could result in
conveyor bar damage or drive chain failure.
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