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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Additional Service Recommendations
(Daily Maintenance)
Engine Air Filter:
Replacing plugged filters is the recom-
mended method to assure optimum engine protection.
• If the filter is cleaned, use extreme care directing low
pressure air from the inside to dislodge dirt. Do not strike
the inside of the element with the air wand to avoid damage.
• NEVER tap or pound the element on a hard surface to
dislodge dirt, as damage is likely to occur
• Check the filter element with a light inside the element after
cleaning to assure the element paper and the connection of
the pleats to the element end plates has not been damaged
If frequent Air Filter service is required: Strato-tubes in the
air filter canister may be plugged, diminishing the effect of
the dust aspirator
(see figure 8.1). The result is unnecessary
contamination reaches the filter element and must be trapped
in the paper filter media. This results in shortened service
interval, and additional service requirement. Contact your
Case IH dealer for service to the air filter strato-tube assembly
(see figure 8.2).
Engine Oil and Filter
When 2300 series combines are shipped from the factory, the
crankcase is filled with SAE 15W40 engine oil.
• SAE 10W30 is not recommended, even in cold weather if
ambient temperatures may exceed 50° F
• Always use a top-quality engine oil. Case IH No. 1™ engine
oil has been specifically formulated for heavy-duty, high-
temperature operation in diesel engines
(see figure 8.3).
• The oil change interval is 300 hrs. for 2006 and later
combines, 250 hrs. or less for pre-2006 models when using
Case IH oil and filters. Adhere to engine oil change intervals
published in the combine Operator’s Manual.
• Intervals are not established for non-Case IH oil and filters.
Oil change frequency should be increased significantly when
other brand oil and filters are used.
Hydraulic System
The hydraulic system works hard propelling, lifting, turning,
and controlling functions on your combine
(see figure 9.1).
• Use only the finest hydraulic fluid, namely Case IH
Hy-Tran
®
Ultra hydraulic transmission fluid … the only
brand guaranteed to deliver complete protection. Don’t take
a chance on ordinary lubricants
•
Replace the hydraulic filter as specified in the Operator’s Manual
• Wipe dust and dirt from the header hydraulic hose connection
block before disconnection and connection of the head to
reduce dirt entry into the hydraulic system
Figure 8.1
Figure 8.2
Figure 8.3
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