Buhler 2180 User Manual

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SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

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EVERY 300 HOURS

OPERATION 35

CHECK A/C RECEIVER DRIER SIGHT

GLASS AND MOISTURE INDICATOR

Check the sight glass for bubbles and the color of the

moisture indicator when the outside temperature is

21° C (70° F) or warmer.

To check the sight glass:

1. Start engine and run at 2000 RPM.
2. Depress A/C switch, 1.
3. Position temperature switch, 2, full counterclock-

wise and blower switch, 3, full clockwise.

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4. Inspect the sight glass, 1, ten minutes after

depressing the A/C switch. The compressor

must be turning when inspecting the sight glass.
If bubbles are visible in the sight glass or the

moisture indicator, 2, is pink in color, the air

conditioning system should be serviced. Contact

your authorized dealer.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow R-134a refrigerant to

escape into the atmosphere. Your authorized dealer

has the proper handling and recycling equipment to

service the system.

WARNING

The air conditioning system contains environ-

mentally safe R-134a refrigerant. This system is

not compatible with R12 refrigerant. do not use

gauges or test equipment with R12 refrigerant as

damage to the system will result.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to service the air conditioning

system. It is possible to be severely frostbitten or

injured by escaping refrigerant.

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