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13. Maintenance
Chapter Overview
This chapter contains maintenance requirements
and procedures for the following Rubber Track
Loader components.
• Engine oil
• Hydraulic fluid and filter
• Fuel separator and filter
• Track tension
• Air cleaner
• Fuse box
• Grease fittings
• Fuel bleeding
The general maintenance schedule for the Rubber
Track Loader is listed in the table below.
Item Frequency Lubricant Capacity
Hydraulic Fluid 500 hrs Terex Hyd. Oil,
or Rykon MV
8 gal/30 l
Hydraulic Filter 250 hrs
Engine Oil 250 hrs Terex HD Di-
esel Engine
Oil, or equiv.
2.8 gal/10.6 l
Engine Filter 250 hrs
Fuel Filter 500 hrs
Primary Air
Filter
Check daily, clean and reuse as needed
up to 5 times; change at least once per
year
Secondary Air
Filter
Every 3 cleanings
of primary filter
Grease Fittings
10 hrs Terex Lithium Grease
Track Tension
s needed
Coolant
Test for coolant additive at 250 hrs.
Change at 1000 hrs or two years
NOTICE
When replacing engine coolant, use Terex Long Life
50/50 Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent antifreeze with
the proper SCA (Supplemental Cooling Additive)
Engine Oil
Regular oil changes are necessary to maintain a
strong running engine. Terex recommends a normal
oil change interval of 250 hours or every six months.
This recommendation has been made to help en-
sure proper lubrication during operation and to pro-
long engine life under typical operating conditions.
Oil Change Procedures
1. Run the engine for a few minutes to warm the
engine oil.
Figure 16-1
2. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the
engine.
3. Drain oil into suitable container.
4. Remove engine oil filter, making sure the gasket
is also removed.
5. Put some fresh oil on the new filter gasket and
install new filter.
6. Tighten filter to specifications on filter label.
7. Refill engine to capacity with oil, as specified.
Engine Oil Specifications
Due to the significant variations in the quality and
performance of commercially available oils, Terex
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil – 10W30 is recom-
mended. If Terex lubricants are not available, use a
substitute meeting the following qualifications:
- API CH-4 multi-grade engine oil
Oil Drain Plug
Oil
Filter
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