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MONTHLY SERVICE CHECKS ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION
Perform the following service checks at least once
each month:
Clean all battery terminals.
Check battery for loose connections or damaged
wires.
Verify proper operation of manual lowering
valves and hand pump
Refer to Section 3 for manual boom operating
procedures.
Lubricate all compartment hinges and latches,
slew ring and mating gear.
Use NLGI Grade 2 multi-purpose grease.
Check wheel nut torque.
Refer to Figure 4-3 for correct wheel nut tightening
sequence.
Evenly tighten wheel nuts to 34 N*m in the tightening
sequence shown.
Repeat sequence, tightening wheel nuts to 81 N*m
and to 136 N*m.
NOTE: When wheels are newly installed or
replaced, verify wheel nut torque after 75
and 150 km of travel and monthly
thereafter. Follow this procedure each
time the wheel is removed and
reinstalled.
4
5
1
2
3
Figure 4-3. Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence
Refer to the Bil-Jax Parts and Service Manual for a
comprehensive list of Annual service checks.
Seals on hydraulic cylinders should be replaced every five
years or as indicated by machine performance.
All service checks should be performed on a machine that
has been stored without use for a period exceeding thirty
days.
Check for air in the hydraulic system if the machine has
been stored without use for a period exceeding thirty days,
or if the machine was stored without use during a
seasonal climate change. Air trapped in the hydraulic
system will affect machine performance. Follow
procedures for bleeding air from the hydraulic system,
found in the Bil-Jax Parts and Service manual.
Owners and lessors should complete a full inspection of all
components and perform a test of all functions, including
brake functions, before commissioning or reselling
machine. Always repair or replace all damaged or
malfunctioning components before commissioning or
reselling machine.
When a change in ownership occurs, it is the responsibility
of the seller to provide the new owner with all manuals for
the machine. It is the responsibility of the buyer to notify
the manufacturer of the unit model and serial number and
the name and address of the new owner within 60 days.
Use the Service Checklists found at the back of this
manual to record all Service Checks as well as any
maintenance, repairs or alterations performed on the
machine.
Records of frequent safety checks need not be made.
However, where a safety hazard is found, it shall be
reported in writing to the owner of the machine, and a
record of any corrective action shall be maintained for five
years or as required b y the authority having jurisdiction.
Refer to the Bil-Jax Parts and Service Manual for a
comprehensive list of Annual service checks.
