MAINTENANCE 8.1 3 Final Drive 5.2 Battery Terminals: Check battery terminals for corrosion. If necessary, clean. 3.1 Oil Level: Check lubricating oil level. If necessary add 10W30 API classification SJ- oil. 5.3 Operation of Starter: 3.2 Drive Chain Condition: Check drive chains for any sign of wear or damage. Check lubrication oil in housing for signs of contam- ination. Engage and disengage the starter several times to ensure it’s working properly. To prevent starter damage do not engage for more than 15 seconds. Allow 1 minute between starting attempts for cooling the starter. 3 .3 Hydrostatic Motor Mounting Bolts: Check torque 80 ft lbs (108.2 Nm) 5.4 Operation of Electrical Equipment:
Make a complete check of all electrical equipment, gauges, warning devices, pre-heat indicator, work lights, seat switch and belt and all optional equipment to ensure they are operating correctly. 3.4 Axle Bearing End Play: Axle bearings are pre - loaded and must have no end play. Inspect and adjust if necessary. 6 Grease / Lubrication 4 Controls and Safety Equipment Lubricate the following points with a good quality grease. Numbers marked ( ) indicate the number of fit- tings at each location. Rear Boom Pivots (2) Boom Cylinder Bushings (4) Bucket Cylinder Bushings (4) Engine Universal Joint (2) Boom Supports (2) Quick - Tach Pivot and Lock Pin (4) 4.1 Control Levers, Operation and Linkage:
Check that the steering levers operate freely without binding, they return to neutral when released and the machine travels in a straight line with both levers in for- ward position. 4.2 Hydraulic Controls, Operation and Linkage: Check that the hydraulic controls operate freely without binding. Before leaving the operator‘s seat, ensure the controls are locked, raise the safety bar and unbuckle the seat belt. Lubricate or replace as necessary linkage. 7 General 7.1 Tire Pressure: Check the tire pressure and if necessary inflate to the following pressures: 7.00 x 15 @ 50 psi (345 kPa), 10.00 x 16.5 @ 40 - 45 psi (276 - 310 kPa).
Flotation tires may be inflated to 50 psi (345 kPa) on hard flat surfaces. 7.2 Wheel Nut Torque: Check and torque wheel nuts to 100 - 110 ft lbs (136 - 149 Nm). 4.3 Engine Throttle Control: Check that the throttle control operates freely without binding or slackening off due to vibration. Check throt- tle travel to ensure full engagement of high and low engine idle settings. 4.4 Parking Brake: Check that the parking brake engages and completely disengages. The park brake automatically engages with seat bar up. 7.3 Condition of Cab: Inspect the condition of the ROPS mounting isolators. Replace isolators if deteriorated. Inspect both the seat and seat belt.
Ensure all safety and instruction decals are in place. Inspect sound insulation, side windows and door operation for machines equipped with cab enclosure kits. 4.5 Boom Supports: Check that the boom supports operate without binding. 4.6 Quick - Tach, Operation & Linkage: Ensure the quick - tach linkage operates smoothly with- out binding and the safety locks engage the attachments completely. 8 7.4 Condition of Shields and Safety Equipment: Inspect and ensure all shields are in place and secure- ly fastened. Inspect and ensure all safety equipment is working properly. Ensure owners and operators man- ual, safety manual and all safety and instruction decals are in place.
If necessary, replace. If the safety con- trols are malfunctioning or require adjustment consult your Thomas Equipment Dealer for service. 4.7 Seat Belt: Check seat belt condition. If necessary replace. For your safety, the loader is equipped with electrically activated safety devices through the seat and seat belt. See Section 5. 5.1 Battery: Maintenance Free. 5 Electrical 7.5 General Condition: Make a general inspection of the machine looking for loose or missing parts, oil leaks, etc. 8-7