Long 2360 - Fuel Care

After every 1 ,000 hours, or at least once per year,
whichever comes first, remove the drain plugs from
both the front axle and
hubs. Drain the old oil and refill
with fresh oil.
NOTE:
If the front axle is run in deep water or mud, and
especially if the axle is submerged, change the oil to
remove any water contamination.
NOTE:
The front wheels must be turned so the drain
plugs
in the front hubs are on the bottom.
When changing the transmission oil, be sure to remove
the plug from the front drive reduction gearbox, and
drain the oil from it as well. (Fig. 79)
Fig. 75 - Front Wheel Planetary System
A. Drain Plug;
B. Filler Plug
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Fig. 76 - Front Drive Axle Reduction Gearbox
A. Transmission Drain Plug; B. Reduction Gearbox
Drain Plug;
C. Parking Brake Adjustment Screw
FUELS
Diesel fuels are classified as either
No. 1 or No.2 fuels.
No. 2 diesel fuel is heavier and will produce more work
per gallon and
is recommended fortemperatures above
32°F (0°C). No. 1 diesel fuel is lighter and is recom-
mended for temperatures below 32°F (0°C}, because,
at these low temperatures, the waxes in No. 2 diesel
fuel may solidify and clog the fuel injection system.
NOTE:
Be sure to use ONLY diesel fuel and not fuel oil,
which
is formulated for furnaces. Even though the
petroleum factions are the same, fuel oil contain much
more dirt and contains deposits which are very unsuit-
able for internal combustion engines and fuel injection
systems.
FUEL CARE
No fuel is satisfactory for use if it is dirty. Fuel injection
systems
are seriously affected by dirt, water, and other
sediments. For proper engine performance, only clean
fuel must enter the injection
pump. The following "rules
of thumb" should be covered with the handling of fuels:
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