Maintenance Schedule

Tost Winch Maintenance Schedule

Daily (Driver inspection - see also Winch Driver's Manual)

Check and top up if necessary, the following on both winch and road chassis:

Engine oil

Auto transmission oil

Radiator

Fuel

Check fan belt - condition and tension

Check function of lights and gauges

Check serviceability of paying on gear and guillotines

Check tyres fully inflated

Monthly

Functional check of guillotines (without cutting cable) - BGA requirement

Check paying on rollers - lubricate as necessary, replace damaged items

Quarterly Check function of all gauges and warning lights

Check setting and function of rev limiter

Check fan belt - condition and tension

Check and top up if required, the following on both winch and road chassis;

Engine oil (change oil and filter if engine is in 'daily' use)

Auto transmission oil

Radiator

Main gearbox

Right angle drive/back axle

Dog clutch housings

Scroll gear housings

Brake fluid

Clutch fluid

Batteries

Investigate reasons for any significant topping up

Lubricate paying on gear pivots

Lubricate dog clutch selectors and linkage

Check/adjust tyre pressures. Check for damage or wear.

Half yearly

Change auto transmission oil and filter

Every autumn

Inspect hoses - replace if cracked or leaking

Check security of all hose clips

Check fan belt - condition and tension

Drain and refill cooling system with 30% (min) antif-freeze solution