Edition 2 Chapter 1 Page 1-53
Feb/2013 Maintenance and Service
If you find that the coolant is bad, make sure that you follow the
procedure(Clean the Cooling System).
(3) Always use the correct type of diesel fuel. For more data on the correct
fuel to use, refer to the Engine Manufacturer’sManual. The fuel must be
winterized when the crane operates in a cold area. Change the diesel fuel
filter at the interval in this manual.
(4) Replace the air cleaner filter element to increase the quantity and quality
of the air that goes into the engine. This can increase the fuel efficiency
and increase the power output of the engine.
(5) Check tires and their pressure. The road can be slippery in cold weather.
Tire pressures that are too high or too low cause dangerous conditions
(low temperature, fragile tire and low pressure of tire knead tire badly and
accelerate aging). Rotate the tires at the correct interval.
(6) Make sure that the fan operates correctly and that there are no leaks in
the heater lines.
Frequently clean the oil tank lines and brake lines so they do not freeze.
Drain the water and the contaminations from the air filter assembly and
the water in water separator before you park or move the crane.
1.22 OPERATION IN SUMMER
If the highest daily temperature is frequently higher than 95° F (35° C), the engine
can get too hot. To prevent this and make sure that the crane can operate safely and
satisfactorily, you must do the maintenance below on the chassis:
A. Make sure that the oil is the correct grade if the crane operates in a hot area.
Frequently make sure that the quantity and quality of lubricants used on the
crane are at the correct level. Replace the lubricant if it has contamination.
B. Make sure that the engine thermostat operates correctly. Replace the thermostat
if it does not open at the correct temperature.
C. Make sure that the coolant in the engine is at the correct level and mixture. If
necessary, add water and coolant.
D. Make sure that the engine cooling system functions correctly.
E. Keep the surface of the water tank clean so it can remove the heat.
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