
8 Maintenance....................................................................................... 165
8.1 Preliminary remarks and safety notes..................................... 166
8.2 Preparations/concluding work.................................................. 168
8.2.1 Open and secure the engine hood............................................ 168
8.2.2 Engaging/releasing the articulation lock.................................... 169
8.3 Fuels and lubricants.................................................................. 171
8.3.1 Engine oil................................................................................... 171
8.3.2 Fuel........................................................................................... 173
8.3.3 Coolant...................................................................................... 174
8.3.4 Hydraulic oil............................................................................... 178
8.3.5 Gear oil SAE 75W-90................................................................ 179
8.3.6 Gear oil SAE 80W-140.............................................................. 179
8.4 List of fuels and lubricants........................................................ 180
8.5 Running-in instructions............................................................. 182
8.5.1 General...................................................................................... 182
8.5.2 After 250 operating hours.......................................................... 182
8.5.3 After 500 operating hours.......................................................... 183
8.5.4 After 1000 operating hours........................................................ 183
8.6 Maintenance Table..................................................................... 184
8.7 Every 250 operating hours........................................................ 186
8.7.1 Checking the rubber-bonded metal rails and rubber buffers..... 186
8.7.2 Cleaning the radiator module.................................................... 187
8.7.3 Checking, tensioning the V-belt for the generator system......... 189
8.7.4 Checking the oil level in the drive axle...................................... 191
8.7.5 Checking the oil level in the wheel hubs................................... 192
8.7.6 Checking the oil level in the exciter housing............................. 192
8.7.7 Changing the fresh air filter in the cabin.................................... 194
8.7.8 Check the parking brake........................................................... 195
8.8 Every 500 operating hours........................................................ 196
8.8.1 Change engine oil and oil filter cartridge................................... 196
8.8.2 Replacing the fuel filter; bleeding the fuel system..................... 198
8.8.3 Checking the anti-freeze concentration and the condition of the
coolant....................................................................................... 201
8.8.4 Checking the hydraulic lines...................................................... 202
8.8.5 Servicing the battery, checking the main battery isolation......... 204
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