SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 126)

Section 8B Cummins Engine
8B-6 Model 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833
Warning
• Hot oil can cause personal injury.
• Avoid prolonged and repeated skin contact
with used engine oils. Such prolonged and
repeated contact may cause serious skin
disorders or other serious bodily injury.
Avoid excessive contact, wash thoroughly
after contact, and keep engine oil out of the
reach of children.
All checks or inspections listed under daily or
previous maintenance intervals must also be
performed at this time in addition to those listed
under this maintenance interval.
8B.5.1 Inspect Air Intake System
Inspect intake piping for cracked hoses, loose
clamps, and punctures. Tighten or replace parts
as necessary to make sure the air intake system
does not leak.
8B.5.2 Change Engine Oil and Filter
Change the oil and filters to remove the contami-
nants suspended in the oil.
IMPORTANT: If the engine is being operated,
under no circumstances can the oil drain interval
extend beyond 250 hours or 3 months.
1. Operate the engine for approximately 5
minutes to bring water temperature to 140 °F
(60 °C). Drain the oil only when it is hot and
the contaminants are in suspension.
2. Level forklift, lower the carriage to ground,
shut off engine, and engage park lock.
8B.5 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
EVERY 250 HOURS
OR 3 MONTHS
3. Unlock and open the rear access doors.
IMPORTANT: Protect the environment. Handling
and disposal of used engine oil may be subject to
federal, state and local laws and regulations. Use
authorized waste disposal facilities, including civic
amenity sites and garages providing authorized
facilities for used oil. If in doubt, contact your state
and local environmental authorities or the Environ-
mental Protection Agency for guidance as to
proper handling and disposal of used engine oil.
5. Place a receptacle under the engine oil pan
drain plug. Use a container that can hold at
least 15 U.S. quarts (14,2 liters) of oil.
6. Clean the area around the lubricating oil filter
head.
7. Remove the oil filter, Fig. 8B.8. A strap or
chain filter wrench may be required.
OIL FILTER
HEAD
Fig. 8B.9 Clean the Gasket Surface of the
Oil Filter Head
MA1540
Fig. 8B.8 Remove the Oil Filter Element
MA1530
8. Clean the filter sealing surface of the filter
head, Fig. 8B.9.
IMPORTANT: The O-ring can stick on the filter
head. Make sure it is removed.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the primary element
cannister is thoroughly cleaned before you remove
the safety element. Dirt could enter the intake
manifold and cause internal engine damage.
2. Install the primary element, air cleaner cover
and tighten the wing nut.
3. Check all hose connections at this time.
4. Continue with next step.