Thomas 1700 - Maintenance 8.1

Check level. If necessary add 10W30 API Classification CF oil.
Check level and add if necessary. Fill with 50% mixture of ethylene glycol and
water. Check cooling fins for dirt. If necessary blow out with compressed air.
Check rubber seal around radiator baffle.
Check level and add if necessary add 10W30 API Classification SJ (-20°C to
35°C) or 20W50 API Classification SJ (-10°C to 45°C) oil.
Check cooling fins for obstruction. Clean with compressed air or water.
Empty dust cap. Check condition indicator and service or replace element as
required.
Check for low pressure or tire damage. Inflate 10.00 x 16.5 to 40-45 PSI (276-
310 KPa). Check wheel nut torque 100-110 ft.lbs. (136-149 N.M.)
Check all safety equipment for proper operation and condition (seat belt, lift arm
supports, seat bar, parking brake, quick-tach lock, shields, safety treads, front
shield, cab side screens). Repair or replace safety treads if necessary.
Check chain and sprocket condition. Check every 150 hrs.
Check for damaged or missing safety and instruction decals. See Section 8.5.
Replace decals as required.
Grease all hinge pin fittings until excess shows.
Replace engine oil. Use 10W30 API Classification CF oil. Initial change only.
Change engine oil filter element. Initial change only.
Change hydraulic oil filter elements. Initial change only.
Check the muffler for carbon buildup and plugging. Clean if necessary. Check
every 100 hours.
Check and if necessary adjust. Lubricate lock springs, shaft and linkage.
Perform complete 50 hour service.
Replace engine oil (initial change already made). Use 10W30 API Classification
CF oil. Replace every 150 hours.
Replace engine oil filter. Replace every 150 hours.
Replace hydraulic oil filter elements
It is recommended as a preventative maintenance that the 50 hour service be
repeated every 150 hours after the initial 50 hour service.
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8.1 Preventative Maintenance Service Schedule
8 HOURS
50 HOURS
150 HOURS 300 HOURS
1000 HOURS
ITEM SERVICE REQUIRED
Engine Oil
Radiator
Hydraulic Oil
Oil Cooler
Air Cleaner
Tires and Wheels
Safety Equipment
Final Drive
Decals
Lubrication
Engine Oil
Engine Oil Filter
Hydraulic Oil
Muffler
Safety System Linkages
And Springs
50 Hour Service
Engine Oil
Engine Oil Filter
Hydraulic Oil Filter
Preventative
Maintenance Service
Check
Note: For complete engine service details refer to Section 7 of this manual. If further information is required refer to
the engine manufacturers service manual.
MAINTENANCE 8.1