Land Rover Defender 90 110 130 Workshop 1997 Rover Manual

							Ancillary equipment 
Winches 
A number of different winches, suited to jobs 
ranging from vehicle recovery to haulage, can 
be fitted to your Defender. For further 
information on the types of winch available 
and their various uses, contact your Land 
Rover dealer. 
As winch operation will vary considerably on 
different winch units, it is essential that the 
manufacturers operating instructions are 
understood and followed carefully. 
Winch safety 
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ff used incoectly, winches can be 
extremely dangerous. 
ALWAYS follow the manufacturers 
operating  instructions  carefully. 
NEVER stand near, or astride  a winching 
cable whilst it is under tension. 
ALWAYS wear protective gloves when 
handling winching cables. 
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In addition; 
• DO NOT attempt to continue winching if 
the winch has stalled due to overloading. 
• Inspect the winch and cable regularly­
ALWAYS have worn or damaged parts 
replaced immediately. 
• Only use recommended replacement parts 
of the same specification as the original 
equipment -failure to do so may not only 
damage the winch, but may cause serious 
personal injury. 
After winching 
Whilst wearing thick, protective gloves, clean 
and lubricate the cable with a recommended 
cable lubricant. For further information, 
consult your Land Rover dealer. 
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NEVER allow a cable to kink, coil or overlap. 
NOTE: If a capstan winch is used, ensure the 
rope is cleaned and dried before stowing.  
						

							Ancillary equipment 
Power take-off drives 
Your Defender is capable of providing a static 
or mobile power source, which can be used to 
power generators, compressors, pumps and 
other ancillary equipment, mounted on or 
under the vehicle, by means of shaft, belt or 
hydraulic drive. This is possible by having a 
power take-off drive unit fitted to the transfer 
gearbox. This provides the basic drive for 
several variations of power take-off layouts. 
The power take-off capability is an integral 
part of the vehicle design and has been tried 
and tested under the most rigorous and 
demanding conditions across the world. Land 
Rover dealers provide a full range of power 
take-off drive units and accessories, designed 
and built for the Defender. 
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For static operation, select neutral in the 
transfer gearbox to disconnect the drive to the 
road wheels -it is then possible to operate the 
power take-off independently. The forward 
gears and hand throttle (if fitted) can now be 
used to control the operating speed. To 
prevent the transmission from being 
overloaded, it is recommended that the 
highest gear possible should be used. 
The lower gears can be used when lower 
operating speeds are required, but they 
should only be used for light workloads and 
for short periods of time. 
If power take-off is being used while the 
vehicle is moving, it will operate at a speed in 
direct proportion to the road speed of the 
vehicle and to the selected transfer gear ratio. 
For more information on the use of power 
take-off drives and equipment, consult your 
Land Rover dealer.  
						

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Ancillary equipment 
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HAND THROTILE 
The hand throttle is for use in conjunction 
with power take-off equipment {winches, 
pumps etc.), when a relatively constant engine 
speed is required. 
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00 NOT anempt to use the hand throttle 
when the vehicle is being driven. 
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Operating the hand throttle 
1. Select N (neutral) in the transfer gearbox. 
2. Pull the hand throttle control out until the 
desired engine speed is achieved. 
3. Twist the control clockwise to lock the 
throttle in position. 
The accelerator pedal can be used to 
temporarily over-ride the hand throttle (to 
increase engine speed). Once the accelerator 
is released, the engine speed will return to the 
level set by the hand throttle. 
To turn the hand throttle off, twist the control 
fully in (to the closed position). 
Ensure the hand throttle is fully closed before 
driving.  
						

							The long-term safety, reliability and 
performance of your vehicle will depend very 
largely on how well it is maintained. 
Maintenance is the owners responsibility and 
it is ESSENTIAL that all routine services are 
carried out by a Land Rover dealer at the 
specified intervals. These are shown in the 
Service Portfolio book included in the 
literature pack. The Service Portfolio book 
also includes service record dockets, which 
must be correctly endorsed by your Land 
Rover dealer at the conclusion of each service. 
This section of the handbook includes 
information to assist the owner carry out 
those daily, weekly and monthly checks that 
are also necessary to ensure safe, reliable 
motoring. 
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SECTION4 
Owner maintenance 
Section Contents Page 
Owner maintenance .. .. . . . ... .. . . . . .. .. ... ... .. . . . ... . 83 
Safety in the garage .... .. ...... ...... .. .. .... .. ... ... . 85 
Bonnet opening ......................................... 86 
Engine compartment .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ..... 88 
Tyres ......................................................... 98 
Washer jets & wiper blades . . .. .... .. .. . . . ... .. .  1 00 
Battery . . .. ... . . . . . ... .. . .. . .. . . . .. ... . .. .. ........ .. . .. . .. .  1 01 
Wheel changing . ...... ... ... . .. . ..... . .. . .. .. .... .. ... 1 04 
Wading plugs .......................................... 111 
Fuses ....................................................... 112 
Bulb replacement.. ................................... 115 
Cleaning & vehicle care ............................ 121  
						

							Owner maintenance 
OWNER MAINTENANCE 
In addition to the routine services, which 
should be carried out by your Land Rover 
dealer at the intervals shown in the Service 
Portfolio book, a number of simple checks 
(listed below) must be carried out by the 
owner or driver on a regular basis. 
These are fully described on the pages that 
follow. 
Daily checks 
• Operation of lights, hom, direction 
indicators, wipers, washers and warning 
lights. 
• Operation of seat belts and brakes. 
• Look for deposits on the garage floor 
which may indicate a fluid leak. 
Weekly checks 
These should be carried out at least every 250 
miles or 400 krn. 
• Engine oil level. 
• Cooling system level. 
• Screen washer reservoir level. 
• Condition and pressure of tyres. 
• Clutch fluid level 
• Brake fluid level. 
• Power steering fluid level. 
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NOTE: Any significant or sudden drop in fluid 
levels, or uneven tyre wear should be reported 
to a Land Rover dealer without delay. 
The gearbox fluid level should only be 
checked by a Land Rover dealer at the time of 
a 
routine service. 
All fluid specifications and capacities are 
shown in General data. 
NOTE: If good quality diesel fuel is 
unavailable and it is necessary to use poor 
quality fuel, it may be necessary to drain the 
fuel sedimenter regularly. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 
Special operating conditions 
When a vehicle is operated in extremely 
arduous conditions or on dusty, wet or 
muddy terrain, more frequent attention 
must be paid to servicing requirementc;. 
For example; if your vehicle experiences 
deep wading conditions, even DAILY 
servicing could be necessary to ensure 
the continued safe and reliable operation 
of the vehicle. 
Contact a Land Rover dealer for advice.  
						

							Owner maintenance 
Planned maintenance 
Regular systematic maintenance is the key to 
ensuring the continued reliability and 
efficiency of your vehicle. 
The routine maintenance requirements for 
your vehicle are shown in the Service Portfolio 
book. Most of this necessary workshop 
maintenance requires specialised knowledge 
and equipment, and should preferably be 
entrusted to your Land Rover dealer. 
Emission control 
Your vehicle is fitted with various items of 
emission and evaporative control equipment 
designed to meet specific territorial 
requirements. 
You should be aware that unauthorised 
replacement, modification or tampering with 
this equipment by an owner or repair shop, 
may be unlawful and subject to legal penalties. 
In addition, engine settings must not be 
tampered with. These have been established 
to ensure that your vehicle complies with 
stringent exhaust emission regulations. 
Incorrect engine settings may adversely affect 
exhaust emissions, engine performance and 
fuel consumption, as well as causing high 
temperatures, which will result in damage to 
the catalytic converter (if fitted) and the 
vehicle. 
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Road testing on dynamometers 
(rolling roads) 
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Because your vehicle is equipped with 
permanent four-wheel drive, it is essential 
that 
any dynamometer testing is carried out 
ONLY by  a qualified person familiar  with the 
dynamometer testing and safety procedures 
practised by Land Rover dealers. Contact 
your Land Rover dealer for further 
information.  
						

							Owner maintenance 
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE 
Whenever you carry out maintenance on 
your vehicle, the following safety 
precautions should be observed at all times. 
• ALWAYS keep hands, tools and items of 
clothing clear of all drive belts and pulleys. 
• DO NOT touch exhaust or cooling system 
components until they are cool. 
• DO NOT touch electrical leads or 
components with the starter switch turned 
on. 
• NEVER leave the engine running in an 
unventilated area -exhaust gases are 
poisonous and contain carbon monoxide, 
which can cause unconsciousness and 
may even be fatal. 
• DO NOT work beneath the vehicle with the 
wheel change lifting jack as the only 
means of support. 
• Ensure sparks and naked lights are kept 
away from the engine and battery 
compartments. 
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Remember; cooling fans and air 
conditioning system condenser fans (if 
fined), may continue to operate after the 
engine is switched off. Always wait until the 
fans have completely stopped moving before 
working in the engine compartment. 
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Poisonous liquids 
Most liquids and lubricants used in motor 
vehicles are poisonous and should not be 
consumed, or brought into contact with open 
wounds. These include: battery acid, 
anti-freeze, brake and power steering fluid, as 
well as petrol, diesel, engine oil and 
windscreen  washer additives. 
For your own safety, ALWAYS read and obey 
all instructions printed on labels and 
containers. 
Used engine oil 
Prolonged contact with engine oil can cause 
serious skin disorders, including dermatitis 
and skin cancer. ALWAYS wash thoroughly 
after contact. 
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or 
soil with toxic chemicals such as used engine 
oil. ALWAYS dispose of vehicle liquids and 
lubricants, at authorised waste disposal sites 
or at garages which provide facilities for the 
receipt of discharged batteries, used engine 
oil and toxic chemicals. If in doubt, contact 
your Local Authority for advice. 
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT!  
						

							Bonnet opening 
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Ensure the wipers are switched off and have 
returned to the parked position before 
opening the bonnet. 
On vehicles with a bonnet mounted spare 
wheel, the bonnet will be heavy to lift -DO 
NOT allow it to drop. 
Pull the bonnet release handle. 
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Lift the safety catch lever (as illustration) and 
raise the bonnet. 
Prop stay 
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Release the bonnet support stay from the 
underside of the bonnet and fit the stay in the 
corresponding hole in the bonnet locking 
platform.  
						

							Bonnet opening 
Scissor action stay 
Raise the bonnet until the stay fully extends. 
Release the bonnet, ensuring that the stay 
locks into position. 
Closing the bonnet 
After closing the bonnet, check that the lock is 
fully engaged by attempting to lift the front 
edge of the bonnet. This should be free from 
a II movement. 
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Engine compartment 
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Diesel fuel filter. 
Cooling system reservoir. 
Brake fluid reservoir. 
Clutch nuid reservoir. 
Engine oil filler cap. 
Engine oil dipstick. 
Fuse box -engine compartment. 
Washer reservoir. 
Power steering reservoir. 
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Tdi -Right hand steering 
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Ensure that sparks and naked lights  are kept 
away from the engine compartment.