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CHAPTER 6 TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE OF TRACTOR
6.1 Technical Maintenance per Shift
The following maintenance work should be made before and after each shift.
(1) Fill fuel, lubricating oil and grease according to the instructions of oil chart and table.
(2) Check the water lever of the radiator and replenish it if necessary.
(3) Inspect whether there is dirt or water in the fuel sediment cup. Clean it and expel the air from the
fuel line.
(4) Inspect and remove any leakage of oil, water and air from the fittings.
(5) Check and tighten fasteners of all fittings.
(6) Check the tire and its inflation pressure.
(7) Check and bring along all the necessary tools.
(8) Clean the dust on the surface of the batteries and the rust of the battery terminals. Check the
electrolyte lever in the batteries (18 ~ 23 mm above the separator), add distilled water if it is
insufficient. Check should be done every 60 hours when working in winter or in wet area.
6.2 1st Technical Maintenance
The following maintenance work should be made after every 100 hours of working.
(1) Complete all the maintenance items in technical maintenance per shift.
(2) Change the oil in the oil sump.
(3) Wash the fuel tank and its inlet screen.
(4) Wash the oil filter and change the element if necessary.
(5) Wash the cleaner and change the oil or clean the dust of air cleaner element.
(6) Check the tension of the fan belt by pressing with thumb nearly midway on its straight portion,
if the belt deflects about 15 mm the tension is correct.
(7) Turn off the plugs on each side of transmission brakes and the plug under the flywheel housing.
Check and drain any oil that may leak out.
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