ML18R20 Operation Manual

9.4 Periodical maintenance

It is important to follow this periodical maintenance table to ensure the safe and care free
operation of the truck.

This periodical maintenance table is based on normal operation and environment. If the
truck is under heavy operation or harsh environment it might be necessary to shorten the
maintenance interval.

More detailed maintenance information about engine, transmission and drive axle can be
found on the manual of corresponding manufacturer provided with flash drive included in
Meclift Spare Parts manual.

Check and maintenance interval

Target 8h/ 250h/ 500h/ 1000h/ 2000h/
Indicator
daily 6 weeks 3 mth 6 mth 12 mth

ENGINE
Check the oil level. (add, if X
needed)
Check the coolant level. X X
(add if needed)
Check the intake air filter X
and empty the dust cup.
Inspect the radiator (clean X
if needed)
Check the fuel level X

Check urea level X

Inspect and tighten the X
engine belts (change if
needed)

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Check and maintenance interval

Target 8h/ 250h/ 500h/ 1000h/ 2000h/
Indicator
daily 6 weeks 3 mth 6 mth 12 mth
Inspect the inlet and X
exhaust piping
Inspect the cooling circuit X
and fan.
Replace oil and filter X 1)

Empty and clean fuel- X X7)

water separator from the
fuel prefilter
Inspect and tighten the X
engine belts (change if
needed)
Drain the intercooler X

Inspect the cooling circuit. X

Replace the fuel filter X

Replace the fuel prefilter. X

(Stage V only)
Inspect the inlet and X
exhaust piping
Replace air intake filter X 5) X 2)

Inspect the glow plugs X

Check cooling fan belt X

tensioner and fan hub
Check coolant X
concentration
Replace coolant X

Drain and clean the fuel X

tank

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Check and maintenance interval

Target 8h/ 250h/ 500h/ 1000h/ 2000h/
Indicator
daily 6 weeks 3 mth 6 mth 12 mth
Check the DEF dosing X
module and clean the filter
(change if needed)
(Stage V)
Check the DEF tank and X
clean the suction filter
(change if needed)
(Stage V)

ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
Inspect the cable X
connections.
Check the function of the X
stability system.

Check the batteries and X

their mountings.

TRANSMISSION
Check the oil level (add if X 3)
needed)
Replace the oil filter X X 2)

Replace oil X 4)

Inspect heat exchanger X

DRIVE AXLE
Inspect oil levels X

Inspect and grease the X

propeller shaft
Replace oil X 4)

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Check and maintenance interval

Target 8h/ 250h/ 500h/ 1000h/ 2000h/
Indicator
daily 6 weeks 3 mth 6 mth 12 mth

STEERING AXLE
Inspect and grease X

HYDRAULICS
Check oil level (add if X
needed)
Visually examine the X
system for leaks.
Replace the brake system X X 2)
return filter.
Replace the pressure- and X X 2)
return filters
Replace oil and clean the X
tank
Replace the breather cap X

Check filling pressure of X

the hydraulic accumulators
(fill if needed)

LIFTING MECHANISM
Examine visually X

Grease sliding surfaces X

and cylinder flange joints

CHASSIS
Visually inspect the welded X
construction
Check tire pressures X

Check bolt joints (retighten X

if needed)

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Check and maintenance interval

Target 8h/ 250h/ 500h/ 1000h/ 2000h/
Indicator
daily 6 weeks 3 mth 6 mth 12 mth
Check the engine rubber X
fixings.
Check the slide plates and X 6)
adjust if needed

CABIN
Check windscreen washer X
fluid (add if needed)
Check the function of the X
lights
Check the operation of the X
controls
Grease the door hinges X

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Check the fire extinguisher X
and the safety hammer
Check the seat belt X
function
Stability control system X
check
Operator Presence Switch X

1
) Regardless to the operating hours the oil replacement must be conducted at least once
per year. The oil replacement interval can vary according to usage, using environment,
quality of the engine oil and the Sulphur content of the fuel. The specific instructions can
be found on the manual of engine provided online Cummins QuickServe
2) Intervals viewed in this table are maximum allowed. In case of “filter clogged” –warning
at normal running temperature filter should be replaced regardless to interval. Notice that
the “filter clogged” –warning can be falsely set off due to high viscosity of oil in low
temperatures.

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3) Checking the transmission oil level must be conducted while engine is idling, the
transmission is on neutral and at its normal operating temperature.
4
) Regardless to operating hours the oil replacement must be conducted at least once per
year.
5) The inlet air filter element is changed according to engine hours. The safety element is
changed on every third change of the main filter element or at least once per year. The
filter elements cannot be cleaned. In dusty environment the air filter change interval must
be shortened. If visual indicator shows excessive air restriction the element should be
changed immediately.
6) Check the adjustment instructions from chapter 9.5.7.
7) Provided with water in fuel sensor.

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