Operation and maintenance manual

DX140R/DX140LCRInspection, Maintenance and Adjustment
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MAINTENANCE IN SPECIAL
CONDITIONS
NOTE: See "Operation Under Unusual Conditions" on
page 3-43 for other recommendations.
Conditions Maintenance Required
Operating in mud, water or rain. Per
form a walk around inspection to check for any loose
fittings, obvious damage to the machine or any fluid leakage.
After completing operations, clean mud, rocks or debris from
the
machine. Inspect for damage, cracked welds or loosened
parts.
Perform all daily lubrication and service.
If the operations were in salt water or other corrosive materials,
ma
ke
sure to flush the affected equipment with fresh water.
Operating in an extremely dusty or hot
envir
onment.
Clean the air intake filters on a more frequent basis.
Clean the radiator and oil cooler fins to remove embedded dirt
and du
st.
Clean the fuel system intake strainer and fuel filter more
freque
ntly.
Inspect and clean as required the starter and alternator.
Operating in rocky terrain. Check the undercarriage and track assemblies for damage or
excessiv
e
wear.
Inspect for loose or damaged fittings or bolts.
Relax track tension.
On a more frequent basis, inspect the front end attachments for
da
mag
e or excessive wear.
Install a top guard and front guard as required for protection
against falling
rock.
Operating in extreme cold. Use the proper fuel for the temperature conditions.
Using a hydrometer, check the antifreeze to ma
ke
sure that it is
providing the proper cold weather freeze protection.
Verify the condition of the batteries. In extremely cold weather
re
move the batteries at night and store them in a warmer area.
Remove mud buildup as soon as possible to prevent it from
free
zing to the undercarriage and causing damage.