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CHECK/TOP UP BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
CHECK/ADJUST ENGINE IDLE SPEED
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.
Check/adjust low and high engine idle speed with
engine at normal running temperature. See FUEL
SYSTEM, Adjustment, low and high idle speed
adjustment
If brake fluid should come into contact with skin
or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
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.
2.
3.
Check the fluid level visually through transparent
side of reservoir without removing cap.
If level is below ’MAX’ mark clean and remove
reservoir cap.
Top up to ’MAX’ mark with recommended brake
fluid See LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS AND
CAPACITIES, Information, Recommended
lubricants and fluids
1.
2.
3.
Remove intercooler matrix. See FUEL
SYSTEM, Repair, Intercooler
Flush matrix with ICI ’GENKLENE’ proprietary
cleaner, following manufacturers instructions.
Dry intercooler completely ensuring that no liquid
remains in matrix.
Refit
4.
CHECK/TOP UP WASHER RESERVOIR
Refit intercooler matrix. See FUEL SYSTEM,
Repair, Intercooler
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.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Defender |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| Download File |
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| Document Type | Workshop Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Name | Defender 300 Tdi |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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