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LUBRICATION AND SERVICINGLUBRICATION AND SERVICING
WARNINGWARNING
These trucks are equipped with engine and transmission oil pans whichThese trucks are equipped with engine and transmission oil pans which
permit operation at maximum gradeability as permit operation at maximum gradeability as designated in thedesignated in the
'Performance Data' section of the relevent Sales Specification Sheet.'Performance Data' section of the relevent Sales Specification Sheet.
Lubrication is an essential part of preventive maintenance. It Lubrication is an essential part of preventive maintenance. It is important that theis important that the
instructions, regarding types of lubricants and the frequency of instructions, regarding types of lubricants and the frequency of their application, betheir application, be
followed to prolong the useful life followed to prolong the useful life of the truck. Periodic lubrication of of the truck. Periodic lubrication of moving partsmoving parts
reduces to a minimum the possibility of mechanical failures.reduces to a minimum the possibility of mechanical failures.
All change and service periods are recommendations based on average operatingAll change and service periods are recommendations based on average operating
conditions. Lubricants showing evidence of excessive heat, oxidation or dirt shouldconditions. Lubricants showing evidence of excessive heat, oxidation or dirt should
be changed more frequently to prevent these conditions.be changed more frequently to prevent these conditions.
Lubricant change and service periods must be established on the basis of Lubricant change and service periods must be established on the basis of individualindividual
job job conditions conditions utilizing utilizing oil oil sampling sampling and and recommendations recommendations from from lubricant lubricant suppliers.suppliers.
Thoroughly clean all fittings, caps, plugs etc., to prevent dirt from entering anyThoroughly clean all fittings, caps, plugs etc., to prevent dirt from entering any
system while carrying out servicing procedures. Lubricants must be at operatingsystem while carrying out servicing procedures. Lubricants must be at operating
temperature when draining.temperature when draining.
Note:Note: Do not operate any system unless oil level is within the recommendedDo not operate any system unless oil level is within the recommended
operating levels as indicated on oil level dipstick, sight gauge or level operating levels as indicated on oil level dipstick, sight gauge or level plug.plug.
Small circles on the following illSmall circles on the following illustration represent points at which lubrication and/orustration represent points at which lubrication and/or
servicing must take place, at the intervals indicated on the left hand side of theservicing must take place, at the intervals indicated on the left hand side of the
lubrication and service chart. The numbered circles on the lubrication and service chart. The numbered circles on the illustration containillustration contain
reference numbers which correspond to the reference numbers in the 'Ref. Points'reference numbers which correspond to the reference numbers in the 'Ref. Points'
column of the lubrication and service chart.column of the lubrication and service chart.
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