18. Checking the diesel particulate
filter (DPF) muffler
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Before checking or cleaning the DPF muffler,
stop the engine and wait long enough until it is
cooled down.
1. Check to see if nothing flammable is deposited
around the DPF muffler.
Otherwise a fire may result.
(1) DPF muffler
19. Checking the washer liquid
[Cabin type only]
If the windows washer is switched on with the washer-
liquid-tank empty, the motor may be damaged. Always
keep the washer-liquid-tank filled.
1. Check the level of washer liquid in the washer-
liquid-tank.
(1) Washer liquid tank
IMPORTANT :
• Get the washer-liquid-tank half filled before
working on a slope or a rough ground. The
liquid may leak out when the machine
bounces.
Half filled washer liquid tank
About 0.8 liter
20. Checking and tightening the
loose bolts and the nuts
1. Check the bolts and nuts and tighten them if
necessary.
21. Checking the electrical wiring for
short-circuits and loose terminals
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Never wear metal rings or metal watch bands.
You can be as a ground for the electric circuit
and get a burn on your hand or arm.
• Know the electrical circuit before you connect
or disconnect an electrical component. A wrong
connection can cause injury or damage. Only
qualified electricians are allowed to work on the
electrical system.
1. Check the electrical system carefully because any
faults will cause malfunctions or serious damage.
22. Checking the lamps and the
instruments
1. Check that the lamps flash and light normally.
2. Check that the instruments, alarm lamps, and
warning lights work normally.
23. Testing the horn
1. Check that the horn works.
24. Checking the machine for leaks
1. Check the machine for leaks in the fuel system, the
radiator, the hydraulic system, and the engine.
25. Checking and cleaning after
operating in muddy areas
1. If the machine is used in muddy areas, immediately
wash it with water to remove the mud and dirt.
2. After washing the machine, check the universal
joint.
DAILY CHECK
PERIODIC SERVICE
R540
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