SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION ANDMAINTENANCE
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EVERY 500 HOURS
Slide the boot toward the front of the tractor on
the tube. Look at the inlet, 1, of the precleaner,
and remove any debris accumulated in this area.
After the precleaner is cleaned, reinstall the boot
and tighten the hose clamps securely.
(2360 and 2425 models illustrated)
Figure 3-61
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OPERATION 40
Clean the Fuel Tank Vent
Clean the fuel tank vent to be sure the fuel
system does not create a vacuum or pressurize
causing a malfunction of the fuel pump.
Toaccess the vent, open the SMV sign latch and
allow the sign and windshield washer bottle to
pivot outward. The vent, 1, is attached to the rear
wall of the cab by a bracket.
The vent does not need to be removed to clean it.
Use low pressure compressed air 3.5 bar (50 PSI
orless) to removeany debris collectedaround the
vent. Figure 3-62
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OPERATION 41
Clean the Hydraulic Suction Screen
The hydraulic suction screen can be removed
fromthe top of the hydraulic tank without draining
the hydraulic fluid.
Toremove the suction screen, first clean the top
of the tank where the hydraulic pump suction
hose attaches to the suction screen port. Loosen
the hose clamps, 1, that attach the suction hose
to the steering pump.
Figure 3-63
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