Lubrication and Servicing
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Hydraulic Oil Filter - Clean filter housing and install new element at 100 hours of operation, or when indicated,
whichever occurs first.
NOTICE: A 6 µm filter is used to flush the system. This is replaced with a 12 µm filter for normal use. See vehi-
cle Parts Book for filter part numbers.
Brake Cooling Oil Filter - Clean filter within the brake coolant tank after 100 hours of operation.
AFTER FIRST 250 HOURS OF OPERATING NEW OR REBUILT COMPONENTS
Front Suspension - Check that the pre-compressed length of the rubber mounts is 203 mm.
EVERY 250 HOURS OF OPERATION
General Inspection - Check entire vehicle for leaks, loose bolts and nuts or damaged parts. Examine the
vehicle, particularly the chassis, for cracks or broken welds. Repair where necessary.
Parking Brake - Check pads and discs for wear and replace where necessary. Test for proper function.
NOTICE: This service interval applies to normal condition. Check the pads more frequently under more severe
conditions.
Oil Can Points - Oil working parts with engine oil.
AFTER FIRST 500 HOURS OF OPERATION
Dropbox Oil Filter - Remove and renew.
Dropbox - Drain oil and refill with new oil.
EVERY 1000 HOURS OF OPERATION (6 MONTHS)
Brake Coolant Tank - Replace breather.
Parking Brake - Check pads and disc for wear. Adjust or replace if required. Test for proper function.
Thickness of pad friction material should never be allowed to wear below 3 mm (0.12 in).
Articulation Vertical Bearings - Remove plugs and fit lube fittings. Lubricate slowly until excess lube is seen.
Remove lube fittings and refit plugs.
Driveshaft Bearings - Remove plug from port on underside of oscillation hub. Plug is removed to drain the
cavity of any oil that enters the cavity when filling. Remove grommet and level plug on side of oscillation hub.
Add oil if required. Refit all plugs.
Grease Points - Grease the door hinges.
EVERY 1500 HOURS
Axles - Drain lubricant and refill to level plugs.
NOTICE: When refilling the centre axle, ensure that the 3rd differential unit is primed with 1 litre (1.75 UK pints)
of oil before filling the drive head.
EVERY 2000 HOURS
Drivelines - Visually check Low Maintenance drivelines for leaking or damaged seals.
NOTICE: Low Maintenance drivelines can be identified by having plugs fitted to the spiders, not grease nip-
ples.
NOTICE: When service is required, remove plug and fit grease nipple. Grease spider and refit plug when fin-
ished. Use Type K lubricating grease in accordance to DIN 51825-KP2-K-40.
Hydraulic Oil Tank - Drain oil, remove and clean suction screens and strainers. Reinstall suction screens and
strainers and refill hydraulic oil tank.
Hydraulic Oil Filter - Clean filter housing and install new element when indicated, or after 2000 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first.
EVERY 3000 HOURS
Transmission - Replace oil filter and lube oil filter.
EVERY 6000 HOURS
Transmission - Drain oil and refill to level.
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