Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors — Maintenance intervals, TL2: technical cards
General guidance only — always follow the operation and maintenance manual for your specific machine.
Short answers to precise questions on the initial maintenance, 250 to 4500-hour work and lubrication of the TL2 of the Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractor, one fact per card, each with its source stated in the text. For the overall picture, see the Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors technical legacy guide.
Kalmar TL2: when is the initial maintenance done?
After the first 150 hours of operation, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as HIT SRL's technical desk reads it. The 2018 manual has the engine oil and oil filters, the transmission oil and transmission oil filters and the wheel hub oil changed at that point, and the hydraulic return filter element replaced, as recorded by the HIT SRL technical desk. According to the same manual, the transmission, axle and wheel fastenings are retightened and the brake system is checked in the same initial maintenance.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-initial-maintenance · HIT ref KTT-161 · fingerprint e81580 · see HIT ref KTT-166, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-500-hour-retightening
Kalmar TL2: how often are the lubrication points greased?
Every 250 hours of operation on machines without central lubrication, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. On machines with central lubrication the 2018 manual sets 500-hour intervals, at which the points of the lubrication chart are only checked, the HIT SRL technical desk notes. According to the same manual, the brake shoe anchor pins are lubricated only once a year.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-lubrication-points · HIT ref KTT-162 · fingerprint 8452a2 · see HIT ref KTT-175, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-grease
Kalmar TL2: what is inspected every 250 hours on the engine?
The radiator, its hoses, the cooling fan and the air intake piping are inspected every 250 hours, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as recorded by the HIT SRL technical desk. The engine table of the 2018 manual adds, at the same interval, the charge-air cooler and its piping, the air cleaner restriction and the air compressor mounting.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-250-hour-checks · HIT ref KTT-163 · fingerprint dfa1a4 · see HIT ref KTT-164, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-engine-oil-interval
Kalmar TL2: how often is the engine oil changed?
Every 500 hours, together with the engine oil filters, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), the HIT SRL technical desk notes. The 2018 manual has the oil drained once the engine has run up to a water temperature of 60 °C (140 °F). According to the same manual, the level is checked after about 5 minutes and topped up to the H mark.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-engine-oil-interval · HIT ref KTT-164 · fingerprint a46f04 · see HIT ref KTT-165, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-fuel-filter
Kalmar TL2: how often is the fuel filter replaced?
Every 500 hours, with the suction-side and pressure-side fuel filters replaced at the same time, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as recorded at HIT SRL. The 2018 manual states that a new spin-on filter is not pre-filled. According to the same manual, the filter is tightened a further 3/4 turn after its gasket touches the filter head, and the system is then primed.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-fuel-filter · HIT ref KTT-165 · fingerprint 6908d4 · see HIT ref KTT-164, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-engine-oil-interval
Kalmar TL2: what is retightened every 500 hours?
The transmission, axle and front spring mounting screws and the wheel mounting nuts are retightened every 500 hours, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as HIT SRL's technical desk reads it. At the same interval the 2018 manual has the universal joints inspected and their mounting tightened, and the tyre pressure checked.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-500-hour-retightening · HIT ref KTT-166 · fingerprint 0985e1 · see HIT ref KTT-161, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-initial-maintenance
Kalmar TL2: when is the hydraulic return filter element replaced?
Every 500 hours, or earlier if its restriction indicator is lit, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. The 2018 manual checks the hydraulic oil level, the tank breather and the fastening of valves, hoses and pipes at the same interval, the HIT SRL technical desk notes. According to the same manual, the oil level is read on the sight glass with the boom lowered.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-hydraulic-return-filter · HIT ref KTT-167 · fingerprint 122c8b · see HIT ref KTT-176, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-check-points
Kalmar TL2: how often is the fifth wheel lubricated?
Every 500 hours, or every 100 hours of operation when the same trailer is used repeatedly, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as logged by the HIT SRL technical desk. The 2018 manual also checks the operation of the fifth wheel and of the lift boom at the 500-hour service, as recorded at HIT SRL. According to the same manual, the trailer is detached first, the grease nipples are served with a grease gun and parts without nipples are greased with a brush.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-fifth-wheel-lubrication · HIT ref KTT-168 · fingerprint 82a197 · see HIT ref KTT-162, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-lubrication-points
Kalmar TL2: how often is the transmission oil changed?
Every 1000 hours, when its level is also checked, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as recorded by the HIT SRL technical desk. The 2018 manual replaces at the same interval the two transmission oil filters, a prefilter and an oil filter at the bottom of the transmission, as HIT SRL's technical desk reads it. According to the same manual, the transmission exterior is cleaned and inspected, and the transmission mounting screws are retightened every 500 hours.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-transmission-service · HIT ref KTT-169 · fingerprint d0e46a · see HIT ref KTT-166, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-500-hour-retightening
Kalmar TL2: what brake and steering work is done every 1000 hours?
The brake lining thickness is measured, the slack adjusters are checked, and the S-cams and slack adjusters are lubricated every 1000 hours, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), the HIT SRL technical desk notes. On the version with Meritor mechanical steering gear, the 2018 manual checks the tie rod assembly and the axle bearings and lubricates the king pins and bushings at the same interval, as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. The specifications section of the same manual gives Hande front axles.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-1000-hour-brake-and-steering · HIT ref KTT-170 · fingerprint 9781b7 · see HIT ref KTT-171, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-air-dryer
Kalmar TL2: how often is the air dryer filter element replaced?
The drying filter element of the air dryer is replaced every 1000 hours, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as recorded at HIT SRL. The 2018 manual describes the element as a combination of a coarse filter and a drying agent. According to the same manual, the operation of the air pressure regulator is checked and its pressure level adjusted at the same interval.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-air-dryer · HIT ref KTT-171 · fingerprint c81a04 · see HIT ref KTT-170, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-1000-hour-brake-and-steering
Kalmar TL2: what is done at the 2000-hour service?
The coolant is changed and the cooling system flushed every 2000 hours, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as HIT SRL's technical desk reads it. The 2018 manual changes the differential oil, the wheel hub oil and the hydraulic oil at the same interval. According to the same manual, the differential and wheel hub levels are checked every 500 hours.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-2000-hour-service · HIT ref KTT-172 · fingerprint b03756 · see HIT ref KTT-169, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-transmission-service
Kalmar TL2: how often is the crankcase ventilation filter replaced?
The crankcase ventilation filter is changed at 4500-hour intervals, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. The 2018 manual places the filter on top of the rocker lever cover, under a separate lid. According to the same manual, the screws of that lid are tightened to 7 Nm (62 in-lb).
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-crankcase-ventilation-filter · HIT ref KTT-173 · fingerprint 3ba15c · see HIT ref KTT-172, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-2000-hour-service
Kalmar TL2: how often is the engine coolant level checked?
Every day, on the sight glass of the expansion tank, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as logged by the HIT SRL technical desk. When coolant is needed, the 2018 manual has the cab tilted and the coolant added through the filler cap.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-daily-coolant-check · HIT ref KTT-174 · fingerprint 9ecd2f · see HIT ref KTT-176, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-check-points
Kalmar TL2: which grease do the front axle and lubrication points take?
An EP multipurpose grease classified NLGI 1, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), as recorded by the HIT SRL technical desk. Below -10 °C the 2018 manual calls for NLGI 0 instead. According to the same manual, the specification applies to the front axle and to the general lubrication points.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-grease · HIT ref KTT-175 · fingerprint 354aa1 · see HIT ref KTT-162, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-lubrication-points
Kalmar TL2: where is the engine oil dipstick?
Behind the cab on the guard rail next to the steps, where the transmission oil dipstick also sits, according to the TL2 maintenance manual (2018 edition), the HIT SRL technical desk notes. The 2018 manual places the coolant expansion tank, with a sight glass, right under the engine hood, as set out in the HIT SRL technical cards. According to the same manual, the hydraulic oil tank, with a sight glass and filler cap, is on the right side of the machine, and the air tanks are under the chassis.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-check-points · HIT ref KTT-176 · fingerprint eef43a · see HIT ref KTT-174, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-daily-coolant-check
Kalmar TL2: where are the service points reached from?
From the ground: the TL2 has all service points accessible from there and an easy-lift cab, according to the manufacturer's TL2 brochure, as recorded at HIT SRL. The same brochure gives a fuel saving of up to 15% from the driveline working with smart programming.
Source: HIT SRL technical desk — https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-service-access · HIT ref KTT-177 · fingerprint c8fe31 · see HIT ref KTT-176, https://www.hitsrl.it/technical-resources/guides/kalmar-terminal-tractors/tl2-maintenance/#hit-ktt-tl2-check-points