Maintenance

Chapter overview

• 1 List of engines
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• 2 Service
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• 2.1 Delivery inspection
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• 2.2 Maintenance
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• 3 General
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• 3.1 Chassis and engine number
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• 3.2 Raise vehicle
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• 3.3 Towing
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• 4 Description of work
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• 4.1 Self-diagnosis: Interrogate fault memory
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• 4.2 Check battery fluid level, if necessary fill up with distilled water
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• 4.3 Change oil filter and engine oil
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• 4.4 Check air filter and air filter housing
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• 4.5 Renew air filter
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• 4.6 Engine: Check ignition timing and engine speed, if necessary adjust
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• 4.7 Check engine for leaks
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• 4.8 Ignition cables: Carry out visual check for damage
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• 4.9 Renew spark plugs
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• 4.10 Renew fuel filter insert
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• 4.11 Check V-belt for damage and tension, if necessary tension
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• 4.12 Change V-belt
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• 4.13 Check clutch play, adjusting if necessary
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• 4.14 Engine: Check exhaust emissions and idling speed (CO-/HC-content)
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• 4.15 Check emissions warning lamp
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• 4.16 Check crankcase breather
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• 4.17 Fuel system
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• 4.18 Ignition system
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• 4.19 Check gearbox for leaks
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• 4.20 Check gearbox oil level and top up, if necessary
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• 4.21 Steering: check play
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• 4.22 Track rod ends: check play
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• 4.23 Check swivel joint and wishbone for play
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• 4.24 Check water outlet holes for continuity
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• 4.26 Lubricate front axle
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• 4.27 Check tread depth and note (spare wheel tyre too)
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• 4.28 Tyres: Check tyre pressure
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• 4.29 Align and adjust running gear
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• 4.30 Checking and adjusting tracking
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• 4.31 Checking tyre wear pattern
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• 4.32 Remove tyre protective paintwork
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• 4.33 Tightening wheel bolts to correct torque setting
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• 4.34 Front and rear brake pads: Checking thickness
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• 4.35 Adjust brake block
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• 4.36 Check handbrake, adjust if necessary
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• 4.37 Changing brake fluid
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• 4.38 Brake system: Check cables for leaks
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• 4.39 Check brake fluid level and top up, if necessary
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• 4.40 Lubricate door arrester and securing pins
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• 4.41 Check underbody sealant
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• 4.43 Check headlight, adjusting if necessary
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• 4.44 Carry out road test
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