Routine maintenance prevents many expensive failures. This section will provide quick workshop references for common service jobs.
Routine Service
- Engine oil and filter changes
- Fuel filters and fuel-system bleeding
- Air-filter servicing
- Hydraulic and transmission oils
- Cooling-system maintenance
- Greasing points
- Battery maintenance
- Tyres and pressures
Seasonal Maintenance
- Winter storage
- Cold-weather preparation
- Recommissioning after storage
- Pre-season inspections
Service Information
Where available, model-specific service intervals, fluid grades, capacities and adjustment information will be added to individual machine pages.
Choosing the Correct Hydraulic Oil
A practical guide to UTTO, STOU, ISO hydraulic oils, wet-brake compatibility, viscosity, mixing, contamination and oil changes.
Engine Oil & Filter Change
A practical servicing guide covering oil specifications, filter replacement, drain plugs, oil pressure, turbocharged and DPF engines, contamination and service intervals.
Fuel Filter & Water Separator Service
A practical diesel maintenance guide covering filter replacement, water draining, priming, bleeding, air leaks, tank contamination and common-rail precautions.
Cooling System Service & Coolant Change
A practical guide to coolant type, antifreeze strength, radiator cleaning, hoses, fan belts, thermostats, water pumps, flushing and safe refilling.
Air Filter & Intake System Service
A practical guide to dry and oil-bath air cleaners, safety elements, pre-cleaners, intake hoses, restriction indicators and dusty-condition servicing.
Greasing & Lubrication Points
A practical guide to grease types, blocked nipples, loader and excavator pins, steering pivots, universal joints, automatic greasers and lubrication intervals.
Battery Maintenance & Storage
A practical guide to battery terminals, electrolyte, smart charging, winter storage, jump starting, two-battery systems and preventing discharge.
Transmission & Hydraulic Oil / Filter Service
A practical guide to common-sump tractors, filters, suction strainers, drain plugs, oil contamination, refilling and checking hydraulic oil correctly.
Drive Belts, Hoses & Routine Inspection
A practical walk-round guide covering drive belts, coolant hoses, hydraulic hoses, fuel and intake hoses, clamps, routing and early signs of failure.
Tyres, Wheel Nuts & Pressures
A practical guide to tyre pressure, loader loads, sidewall damage, wheel-nut torque, dual wheels, 4WD tyre matching and safe wheel inspection.
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