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