5 Maintenance
Chassis, bodywork and fittings
Chassis, bodywork and fittings
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Cleaning the truck
The need for cleaning depends on use of the
truck. If highly aggressive media are involved,
e.g. salt water, fertiliser, chemicals, cement
etc., thorough cleaning is required after finish-
ing the task.
Hot steam or cleaning materials with a power-
ful degreasing effect should only be used with
great caution as this will affect the grease filling
of bearings with lifetime lubrication, causing it
to escape. As relubrication is not possible, the
bearings will be irreparably damaged.
Switch off the engine and wai
t for it to cool
down before cleaning the veh
icle.
Deposits/accumulations of combustible ma-
terials, especially on or in the vicinity of parts
with high temperatures (e.g. exhaust pipes)
must be removed regularly.
CAUTION
When cleaning with a water jet (high-pressure or
steam cleaner etc.), it should not be applied directly
to the electric and electronic components, plug
connectors, air duct plastic pipes or the area with
hose clips. Water should not be used for cleaning in
the area of the central electrical system and switch
console.
If this cannot be avoided, the affected parts must
be covered in advance or only cleaned using a dry
cloth or clean compressed air.
When using high-pressure cleaners, the mini-
mum distance between the steel pipe and the
truck should be approx. 300 mm.
When using compressed air for cleaning, re-
move stubborn soiling with a cleaner solvent.
During cleaning pay special attention to the oil
filler openings and the surrounding areas as
well as the lubricating nipples prior to greas-
ing.
150 Operating Instructions – 393 807 1001 EN – 08/2008
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