Inspection, Maintenance and Adjustment
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DX380LC-7
Air Compressor and Tank - Check
1.
Set air compressor operating switch to "I" (OFF) position.
2.
Using air gun in the cabin, completely release all air in
compressor tank.
3.
The air compressor drain valve is on the bottom of the
radiator room on rear left side of the machine.
4.
Put a pan under the drain valve, push valve handle
sideways to drain water.
Oil Bath Precleaner (If Equipped) - Check
In a particularly dusty environment, an oil bath precleaner may
be installed with the existing dry type air cleaner. This will supply
additional safety against damage to the engine. Check the
outside and inside of the oil cup at the times listed below.
•
Every 50 hours and if there is any sign of buildup or
plugging oil and element should be replaced and cleaned.
•
Replace oil every 250 hours
•
Clean element every 2,000 hours
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Figure 35
WARNING
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
The drain valve does not work when the pressure in
the air compressor tank is 1.0 kg/cm
2
(14 psi) or above.
Compressed air inside tank must be released first.
Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from water
and/or flying objects from drain valve.
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Figure 36
NOTICE
The removable and fixed filters are the most sensitive
operational parts of the precleaner. Unless they are kept
clean, the precleaner cannot operate properly.
NOTICE
A plugged filter can lead to excessive engine wear and can
also cause loss in engine power.
