Thomas 85 - Maintenance 8.1

8
8-2
MAINTENANCE 8.1
8.1 Preventative Maintenance Service Schedule
8 HOURS
50 HOURS
100 HOURS 300 HOURS
1000 HOURS
ITEM SERVICE REQUIRED
Engine Oil
Radiator
(Water cooled only)
Hydraulic Oil
Oil Cooler
Air Cleaner
Tires and Wheels
Safety Equipment
Decals
Lubrication
50 Hour Service
Preventative
Maintenance
Engine Fuel Filter
Hydraulic Reservoir
Final Drive
Engine Cooling System
Check level. If necessary add 5W40 API Classification CF-4 or better oil.
Check level. If necessary fill with 50 / 50 mixture of ethylene glycol and water.
Check for leaks, dirt build up and bent cooling fins. If necessary, straighten cool-
ing fins and clean radiator with compressed air (40psi [ 27Kpa] max) or flush
with water.
Check level. If necessary add 10W30 API Classification SJ oil.
Check cooling fins for obstruction. Clean with compressed air or water.
Check air restriction sensor wiring connection. Replace filter elements as
required when the air restriction indicator illuminates on the dash panel.
Check tires for pressure and damage. Inflate standard tires to 50 psi (345 kPa),
flotation tires to 40 ~ 45 psi (276 ~ 310 kPa). Torque wheel nuts to 100 ~ 110 ft
lbs (136 ~ 149 Nm).
Check the following safety equipment for proper operation and condition: Seat
belt. restraint bar, hydraulic control locks, parking brake, boom supports, quick-
tach locks, side screens, glass, shields and safety treads. Repair or replace as
needed.
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.
Perform complete 50 hour service. See Section 8.2, pg. 8-8.
It is recommended as a preventative maintenance that the 50 hour service be
repeated every 100 hours after the initial 50 hour service. See 8.2, pg. 8-8.
Replace the engine fuel filter. See Section 7.1.
Change the hydraulic oil and replace the suction element. Replenish reservoir
with 10W30 API Classification SJ oil. See Section 1.7.
Change the final drive lubricating oil. See Section 3.2.
Drain, flush and replenish the engine coolant. See Section 7.1.
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.