AP-1200 ASPHALT PAVER Daily Or 10 Hour Service Caterpillar


Daily Or 10 Hour Service
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1.1. Checking The Engine Oil Level
2.1. Checking The Engine Coolant Level
3.1. Checking The Fuel Level
4.1. Draining The Fuel Water Separator
5.1. Checking The Hydraulic Oil Level
6.1. Checking The Hydraulic Oil Cooler And Radiator

1. Check and service as required:
a. Engine oil level.
b. Engine coolant level.
c. Fuel level.
d. Fuel water separator.
e. Hydraulic oil level.
f. Hydraulic oil cooler and engine radiator.
g. Tension in drive chains for the ground drive and conveyor drives. (After first 10 hours only. See "400 Hour Service" for procedures.)
h. Drag conveyor chain adjustment. (After first 10 hours only. See "400 Hour Service" for procedures.)
i. General machine for leaks, loose bolts, loose connectors, etc.
2. Lubricate those points shown in the 10 hour column of the lubrication chart.

Checking The Engine Oil Level

Check the oil level before starting. Maintain the oil level as indicated on the dipstick.

Checking The Engine Coolant Level

------ WARNING! ------

AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE, ENGINE COOLANT IS HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE.

STEAM CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL ONLY WHEN ENGINE IS STOPPED AND FILLER CAP IS COOL ENOUGH TO TOUCH WITH YOUR HAND.

REMOVE FILLER CAP SLOWLY TO RELIEVE PRESSURE.

------WARNING!--------
1. Slowly turn the pressure cap to the first stop and release pressure.
2. Push the cap down and turn until released.

3. Maintain coolant level to within 1/2 inch (1 cm) of base of fillpipe. Never add coolant to an overheated engine; allow it to cool first.
4. Make-up coolant should be one of the following in order of preference:
a. Permanent antifreeze and water solution.
b. Drinkable water and rust inhibitor solution.
c. Drinkable water.
d. Any available water.

If the engine is to be left exposed to freezing weather, coolant "a" must be used. Coolant "b" can be used only if the coolant temperature will remain above freezing. Coolant "c" or "d" should be used only as a temporary fix. Return the system to "a" or "b" as soon as possible.

Checking The Fuel Level

The fuel tank is located at the left forward corner of the mainframe. The tank should be filled at the end of each work day to reduce the amount of water condensed out of the air as the tank cools during the night.

Draining The Fuel Water Separator

------ WARNING! ------

DIESEL FUEL IS VOLATILE AND COULD IGNITE OR EXPLODE, CAUSING SERIOUS BURNS AND INJURIES FROM FLYING OBJECTS. NEVER SMOKE OR HAVE AN OPEN FLAME WHILE WORKING ON THE FUEL SYSTEM.

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NOTICE

TO PREVENT ENGINE DAMAGE THE WATER SEPARATOR SHOULD BE DRAINED DAILY.


1. Close the fuel shutoff valve at the tank.
2. Remove the vent plug and the drain plug.
3. Allow the separator to drain completely.
4. Install the drain plug and vent plug.
5. Open the shutoff valve.

NOTE: IF NECESSARY, BLEED THE FUEL SYSTEM. SEE "BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM" ON PAGE 5-23.

Checking The Hydraulic Oil Level

The hydraulic oil tank, located on the right side of the mainframe, is equipped with a sight gauge for easy checking of the oil level. The tank should be kept full with new water-free hydraulic oil conforming to the specification on page 5-1. This will ensure that hydraulic oil is available and will keep condensation to a minimum. Do not overfill the tank, allow for expansion of the oil.

Checking The Hydraulic Oil Cooler And Radiator

The hydraulic oil cooler and the radiator should be checked for any obstructions to proper cooling air flow through them. Since the cooling air flows through the oil cooler and then through the radiator, any obstruction to air flow through either will also obstruct the air flow through the other. Any rags, paper, mud, bugs, etc. that may obstruct the air flow must be removed.