Table 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for D7F Tractor - Continued.

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OPERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - CONTINUED

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Table 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for D7F Tractor - Continued.

LOCATION

ITEM TO

CHECK/

ITEM

MAN-

NOT FULLY MISSION

SERVICE

NO.

INTERVAL

HOURS

PROCEDURE

CAPABLE IF:

Before

Ether

Starting Aid

System

WARNING

Ether fuel is extremely flammable and toxic. DO NOT smoke and

make sure you are in a well-ventilated area away from heat, open

flames or sparks. Wear eye protection. Avoid contact with skin

and eyes and avoid breathing ether fumes. If fluid enters or

fumes irritate the eyes, wash immediately with large quantities of

clean water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately if

ether is inhaled or causes eye irritation. Failure to follow this

warning may cause injury or death.

a. If required for cold weather starting, Ether canister is missing or

check to ensure ether canister is loose, if required for cold

present and securely installed.

weather starting.

b. If canister is not installed, loosen

thumbscrew, open cover and ensure

cap is installed on solenoid valve.

Before

0.3 Hours Radiator

WARNING

DO NOT service cooling system unless engine has been allowed to

cool down. This is a pressurized cooling system and escaping

steam or hot coolant will cause serious burns.

DO NOT remove cooling system radiator cap when engine is hot.

Allow engine to cool down. Loosen cap to first stop and let any

pressure out of cooling system, then remove cap. Failure to follow

this warning may cause serious burns.

Wear effective eye, glove, and skin protection when handling

coolants. Failure to do so may cause injury.

a. Check for coolant leaks, worn or Class III leaks are evident.

damaged hoses and debris buildup.

Remove buildup of debris.

b. With engine off and cool, remove

radiator cap and check coolant level.

Coolant level should be within 1/2

in. (13 mm) of bottom of fill pipe.

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