EXHAUST SYSTEMS

How to Troubleshoot Exhaust Systems

Mufflers
Inspect area around clamps for breakage, cracks and rust through
Leakage here causes:
Excess noise because exhaust noise escapes before being silenced by
muffler.
A Practical Guide for
Cleanup expense as soot escapes to discolor cab or trailer.
Operator problems as exhaust gases may escape to drive compartment
causing sleepiness and even death through carbon monoxide poisoning.
Farm
Elbows, Stacks and Exhaust Pipes
Equipment
Dents or crushed portions of any tubing creates exhaust flow restriction and increases back
pressure significantly. Even relatively small dents will cause decreased fuel economy and increased
turbo wear. If dents are relatively large, increased bearing and lower cylinder wear will occur due to
Maintenance
increased exhaust temperature. In such cases, significant decreases in fuel economy will result.

Raincaps
Although Fleetguard Nelson mufflers are designed to prevent rain, melted snow and sleet from
passing beyond the muffler to the engine, raincaps are recommended. Water entering the muffler
will create a slurry of soot to be blown on the trailer causing significant cleanup expense. A curved
exhaust stack is an acceptable alternative to a raincap but may not be 100% effective in hard rains.

Clamps
Check band clamps for cracking periodically. Reuse of any clamp is not recommended.

Flexible Tubing Complete

Engine System
Do not patch. Replace entire section. Stainless steel is recommended as best value.

Protection
Mounting
The exhaust system should be secured to eliminate vibration. The muffler brackets should fit securely to the muffler
and to the mast or truck frame (horizontal). The muffler brackets should not squeeze the muffler body and the mast

for Farmers
must not vibrate or wiggle.

AIR LUBE FUEL CABIN AIR COOLANT HYDRAULIC EXHAUST

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MAINTENANCE TIPS
Routine maintenance reduces
fuel bills, extends equipment life
Good maintenance practices are essential for efficient operation of all types of farm
machinery. Effort spent in this area of farm management is more than repaid by
consistent, reliable operation of machinery, reduced fuel bills and extended equipment
life. Maintenance of farm machinery is complicated by the usage pattern of short spells
of intense activity, followed by periods of non-use or storage.
During the standing or non-use periods
chemical interactions between metals and fluids
can cause more damage than normal wear
and tear from active usage. This must be
considered in planning machinery maintenance
and the following suggestions are worthy of
consideration.
Follow manufacturers instructions for all settings,
adjustments, maintenance instructions, operating
requirements and long term storage.
Follow manufacturers recommendations on safety
aspects of operation and repair. Maintain all safety
equipment as installed or recommended by
manufacturers.
Do not overload equipment, or operate at higher
speeds than manufacturer recommends.
Do not add counterweights to equipment to
increase load capacity unless authorised by
manufacturer.
Store equipment in clean and dry conditions.
Remove all vegetation such as grass, hay, crops
and crop residue from equipment before storage
periods. Decomposing vegetable matter sweats
causing corrosion to metal surfaces. This is
particularly important where surfaces are polished
from usage.
Keep all cutting edges sharp and clean. Sharp
cutters require less power and reduce overall load
on equipment. Cracked or damaged cutting edges
are also easier to detect on clean equipment.
Replace these items at end of season rather than at
season commencement.
Products to meet all your cooling system needs.
Inspect machinery at end of season or harvest.
Repair and adjust as required. Carry out
maintenance work without pressure between
seasons.
Maintain tyre pressures at recommended settings
during non-usage periods. Under-inflated tyres take
permanent deformation and develop cracks at side
walls.
Bearings under heavy static load for long periods
(wheel bearings on a stored tractor), may suffer
etching where rollers contact races. Move machines
occasionally to prevent this premature bearing
damage.
Clutches may freeze to the flywheel during long
periods of standing. Move the equipment from time
to time to stop this from happening.
Engines and hydraulic systems should be thoroughly
warmed-up periodically during periods of non-
usage. Complete warming-up of both systems helps
to keep bare metal surfaces covered with protective
oil film and drive off condensed water vapour
in the oil.
Note: The practice of a quick five minute run without
full warm-up may cause more harm than good, as
metal temperatures reached are insufficient to drive
off water vapours.
A good time to carry out general lubrication, oil
changes and filter changes is at the end of seasonal
operations. First quality fresh oils and lubricants
at this stage provide the best protection for
metal surfaces during storage periods. Follow
manufacturers recommended oil changes during
working periods.
Cooling systems are frequently overlooked. 40% of
engine problems emanate from inadequate cooling
system maintenance. Todays high tech engines
demand glycol containing coolant with the additive
package and deionized water already premixed to
avoid mixing mistakes. If the coolant meets
TMCRP329, rest assured it is primarily suited for
heavy duty diesel engines. Use good quality water
(rainwater or softwater), inhibit to correct level and
change coolant totally every two years. See
Fleetguard Cooling Systems Product Brochure
3.300.962A for more information on cooling system
maintenance and for treatment and checking
advice.
Check systems for leaks, correct mechanical
function of pumps, belt and pulleys and pressure
caps. Check for correct thermostat operation.
Engines running too cool or too hot are not
running correctly and this situation can lead to
severe damage.
Fuel tanks should be filled at the end of each days
work to avoid moisture from night air entering
and condensing in tanks. Fuel tanks should be
maintained full during storage periods to prevent
interior surface corrosion from moisture laden air.
Dont forget the batteries. Clean and grease
terminals. Keep batteries topped up with distilled
water. Occasional running of engines as listed
earlier will keep batteries charged. If batteries
become low, re-charge using workshop re-charger.
Disconnect terminals to avoid alternator damage
during re-charging.
Dont over-service air cleaner elements. Fit
FLEETGUARD FILTER MINDER which gives
continuous read-out on air filter element restriction.
Change elements when filter minders shows 15-18
water restriction. Refer Fleetguard Air Filtration
Systems Booklet 3.300.966A. Ensure that engine
intake system is airtight and all hoses, clamps and
fittings are in good condition and secure.
Part No. 3905161S
Air filter life can be extended by reducing the
amount of dirt to the element with the use of a
pre-cleaner with ingestive type Visibowl or
ejective Sy-Klone.
Look after hydraulic hose connectors. Dont run
equipment with unplugged connectors. Dirt entry
here may go straight through a pump or control
valves, causing severe damage. Inspect hydraulic
rams for leaks at glands. Replace deflective gland
packings. If oil can leak out, dirt can be drawn back
into the hydraulic system, and again, cause
damage. Maintain hydraulic systems at correct level
and keep breathers clean. Each time a hydraulic
ram travels full stroke, an equivalent amount of air
moves in or out of the hydraulic tank.
Fuel and hydraulic oil tanks should be drained
of moisture accumulation periodically. Check
condition of bulk fuel supplies. Periodically drain
condensed moisture in fuel. Filter all fuel before
filling equipment tanks. Use FLEETGUARD BULK
TANK FILTER Part No. 3307454S. Moisture can
pass through many standard fuel filters causing
fuel pump damage. Prevent this by fitting
FLEETGUARD SUPERFILTER or SUPERFILTER
PLUS with the clear bowl or the high volume, high
efficiency top load E.S.I. capacity FH23000.
Moisture in hydraulic oil damages additive
packages in the oil with the consequential risk of
damage to pump and control valves dont let this
happen drain the moisture out.