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Maintenance Inspection Schedule
A closely followed maintenance program will help to keep your Thermo King
unit in top operating condition. The following general schedule is provided
to assist in monitoring that maintenance.
For more specific detail, see the maintenance manual for your unit and to the
PreTrip Inspection chapter in this manual.
After first week of operation:
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Check belt tension
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Tighten unit mounting bolts
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Check coolant level
Monthly
Pre-Trip
Every
1,200
Hours
Annual
3,000
Hours
Inspect/Service These Items
HMI Controller
•
•
Check seal and operation of protective
cover after each use.
Inspect for damage to enclosure.
Engine
These service intervals require the use of
either CJ-4 (or better) mineral oil or
synthetic oil.
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Check fuel supply
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Check engine oil level
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Inspect belts for condition and proper
tension.
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•
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Check engine oil pressure; hot, high
speed. Minimum 40 psig (276 kPa, 2.8
bar).
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Listen for unusual noises, vibrations, etc.
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Dry air cleaner. Replace air cleaner
element at 2,000 hours or 1 year
(whichever occurs first).
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•
Clean and service crankcase breather
and check air cleaner hose for damage.
