ASSEMBLY CHECK LIST

 

 

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*   Mike Stuart - Feb 7, 2003 12:06 pm (1.) Reply

PRE-OPERATION POST-ASSEMBLY CHECK LIST CHECK, ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE AS REQUIRED

1.      TIRE PRESSURE

2.       AIR CLEANER OIL LEVEL/FILTER CONDITION

3.      OIL LEVEL IN INJECTION PUMP

4.      CLEAN FUEL SEDIMENT BOWL

5.      RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL

6.      FAN BELT CONDITION AND TENSION

7.      BATTERY CLEANLINESS, VENT OPENINGS, ELECTROLYTE LEVEL, AND CHARGE

8.      ENGINE OIL LEVEL

9.      TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

10.  HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL

11.  FRONT AXLE OIL LEVEL

12.  STEERING GEARBOX OIL LEVEL

13.  HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION AND LIMITS

14.  TOP LINK, LIFT ARMS, LEVEL LINKS, STAB CHAINS SECURE

15.  BRAKE ADJUSTMENT/PEDAL EQUALIZATION

16.  BRAKE PEDAL LOCK

17.  PARKING BRAKE LATCH

18.  RIM TO CENTER DISC BOLTS

19.  FRONT AND REAR LUG BOLTS

20.  FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN

21.  FUEL LEVEL

22.  SHEET METAL AND PAINT CONDITION

23.  RADIATOR HOSES AND CLAMPS

24.  HYDRAULIC HOSES/PIPES AND CLAMPS

25.  POWER STEERING HOSES/PIPES AND CLAMPS

26.  BALL JOINT END TIGHTNESS

27.  REAR AXLE CLAMP BOLTS TIGHT

28.  FRONT AXLE HOUSING BOLTS TIGHT

29.  FRONT SADDLE BOLTS TIGHT

30.  DRAIN IN CLUTCH HOUSING OPEN

31.  ALL GREASE FITTINGS INSTALLED AND GREASED

32.  FUEL FITTINGS TIGHT

33.  HYD PUMP BOLTS TIGHT

34.  INJECTION PUMP BOLTS TIGHT

35.  SEAT BOLTS TIGHT

36.  SEAT BELT BOLTS TIGHT

37.  37. THERMOSTAT HOUSING BOLTS TIGHT

38.  38. FRONT AXLE, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION

39.  39. SAFETY DECALS INSTALLED

That's our general-purpose checklist. We also have a checklist for while the tractor is running and a list of some things we change.

This type of thing is typical of all tractors, except the factory does most of this stuff on the "major" brands. The Chinese expect the dealer to this stuff before seling the tractor.

n  Bolton Power Equipment - Feb 8, 2003 7:21 am (1.1) Reply

Good list and not unusual, we check the same things on our tractors before delivery. Any dealer should... We also check instrument calibration, to the degree analogue instruments can be calibrated. We check stem valves for tightness and check for any blow-by at the glow plugs or injectors. Every time a customer calls with 50 hours on the tractor and says, "Hey! I just had to adjust so and so" we add it to our list... Our final test is at least an hour of run time looking for ANYTHING out of the ordinary..

Graham

*   uzedcarz - Feb 7, 2003 1:11 pm (2.) Reply

all of the above, as mike stated, and we also change all (all) fluids, and change all filters to u.s. filter brands. i don't even waste time on the chinese batteries, a new NAPA battery is installed as soon as the battery box is installed. i'm a 'rookie' dealer, and learned a lot of this from mike's site, johns tractor site, deljen, bolton, and this site before deciding to sell jinmas. we tell customers right up front -- they are not buying a kubota or deere --the price shows that. if they can not live with a few oil drips, hydraulic leaks, loose wires, or willing to turn a bolt or screw once in a while, these tractors aren't what they're looking for. i still own a kubota, and have owned one of just about all of them out there at one time or another. these tractors run forever and are real little work-horses, but if a customer can't live with the little things above, we sure don't try to convince them they are buying a trouble-free tractor