Sumo Armoured LBPV - Tata Motors Customer Care

Vehicle Maintenance
Preservation & De-preservation
10 When vehicle is started let the engine run in idle condition up to 2 minutes to ensure proper oil supply inside the
engine and to attain the ambient temp of all parts.
11 After 2 minutes in idling accelerate further to ensure that engine is running up to fly up rpm.
12 Drive vehicle in Pre selective first gear for 15 min.
13 During driving apply brake from 60 kmph up to 30 kmph. Repeat it for @ 10 - 20 cycles (This is to ensure
proper brake liner to drum contact and make it moisture/dust free)
14 Check vehicle by driving in each gear ensuring all aggregates are functioning properly.
15 Confirm for 4 x 4 high/low operation.
AT HILLY / SNOW FALL / COLD CLIMATE AREA:
1 Vehicles at cold climate area or a hilly area an attention towards following things apart from above mentioned
points need to be given.
2 A rubber component, Plastic components, rubber hoses needs to be checked for its proper hardness and if
crack generated are mores replace the components. All rubber parts like seal, beeds “O” rings etc to be
changed with new, since there is a chance of aging due to presence of ozone in atmosphere.
3 Wherever snow is concentrated over a surface needs to be cleaned and make rust free surface.
4 Vehicle to be inspected for affected areas where snow was accumulated and any damaged components to be
replaced.
5 All fuel lines and water passages to be made ice free and if required damaged pipes or rubber hoses need to
be replaced.
6 Fuel tank to be made empty and made ice, water, moisture free and fresh fuel need to be filled up.
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