300Tdi Defender
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE
CHECK/TOP UP BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
WARNING: DO NOT drive the vehicle with
the fluid level below ’MIN’ mark.
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces; clean up
any spillage immediately and rinse with plenty of
water.
If brake fluid should come into contact with skin
or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
1. Check the fluid level visually through transparent
side of reservoir without removing cap.
2. If level is below ’MAX’ mark clean and remove
reservoir cap.
3. Top up to ’MAX’ mark with recommended brake
fluid
See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
lubricants and fluids
CHECK/TOP UP WASHER RESERVOIR
Top up washer reservoir to within 25 mm (1.0 in) of
filler neck. Use a screen washer solvent/anti-freeze
solution to assist removing mud, flies, and road film
and protect against freezing.
LUBRICATE ACCELERATOR LINKAGES
Lubricate accelerator cable at adjustment ferrule and
linkage with injector pump and at pedal clevis pin.
CHECK/ADJUST ENGINE IDLE SPEED
Check/adjust low and high engine idle speed with
engine at normal running temperature.
See FUEL
SYSTEM, Adjustment, low and high idle speed
adjustment
CHECK/ADJUST STEERING BOX
Check steering box and pipes/hoses for fluid leaks.
Check that there is no backlash in steering box when
in straight ahead position. Adjust steering box if
necessary.
See STEERING, Adjustment, Power
steering box
VISUALLY CHECK INTERCOOLER/RADIATOR
FOR EXTERNAL OBSTRUCTIONS
Check intercooler/radiator for external obstructions. If
necessary, apply air pressure to engine side of matrix
to clear obstruction. If mud or dirt is evident, carefully
use a hose to wash away obstruction.
FLUSH DIESEL INTERCOOLER
Remove
1. Remove intercooler matrix.
See FUEL
SYSTEM, Repair, Intercooler
2. Flush matrix with ICI ’GENKLENE’ proprietary
cleaner, following manufacturers instructions.
3. Dry intercooler completely ensuring that no liquid
remains in matrix.
Refit
4. Refit intercooler matrix.
See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Intercooler