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C14:Cheak the chains tension
Inspect the leaf chains for wear. Run the boom outslowly to inspect. Conditions to look for
include:cracked or broken plates, protruding or turned pins,and excessive wear. With a steel tape,
measure 16 links。of the strand that flexes over the sheaves. If the section measures 10.3in. or more,
the chain should be replaced. DO NOT repair sections of a chain. Replace the complete chain
C15:Replace the engine oil filter and drain and replace the engine oil.
 Set the truck on a flat surface, allow the engine to idle for a few minutes and then switch it off.
 Draining the crankcase
 Place a vessel under drain plug and unscrew the plug.
 Remove fill plug to facilitate the draining process.
 Replacing the filter
 Remove oil filter .
 Discard the filter and relative seal.
 Clean the filter bracket with a clean cloth. Lightly lubricate the new seal.
 Fit the oil filter back on its bracket.
 Lightly lubricate the new seal.
 Mount a new filter with the same characteristics.
 Tighten the oil filter by hand only and lock the filter in place by a quarter turn.
 Filling the crankcase. Refit and tighten drain plug .
 Fill up with oil (see “LUBRICANT” chart) through fill hole.
 Wait a few minutes to allow the oil to flow into the crankcase.
 Start the engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
 Check that there are no leaks from the drain hole or oil filter.
 Stop the engine, wait a few minutes and then check the level using the relative dipstick .
Top up if necessary.