MCCORMICK X60.40 - Oil Level Checks (Transmission, Power Lift, Steering, Final Drives)

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Maintenance
10 HOURS OR DAILY SERVICE
General tractor inspection
-Powersteeringcylinderhoses:thehosesmustnotbe
pinchedorcracked.Theoutersheathmustnotbeswollen
inanywayandtheremustbenooilleaksbetweenthe
hosesandunions.
- Hydraulic circuits tubes. Check for leaks, rubbing,
squeezedordamagedhoses,loosenutsorboltsanddirt
buildup.Repairallleaks,hosesandtightenloosenuts/
boltsbeforeoperation.
-Parkingbrakelever:makesurethattheratchetlocking
mechanismissecureandreliable.
-Checkforloosenuts,boltsandcomponents.
-Makesurethatthewheelnutsarecorrectlytorqued.
- Check to make sure that all other nuts and bolts are
welltightened.
-Makesurethatallshieldsandguardsareinthecorrect
position.
CAUTION: If you need to open the bonnet, follow the procedure indicated under “How to open the bonnet”.
WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices for each operation.
WARNING: Maintenance operations must be carried out with the engine off. Check that the gear and the par-
king brake are both engaged and that the ignition key has been removed.
WARNING: Beware of burns caused by hot tractor and engine parts. [4.1.n]