Land Rover Defender Owners Handbook Rover

							Ancillary equipment
78 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
WARNING
If used incorrectly, 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.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.
WARNING
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
79 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.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. 
						

							Ancillary equipment
80
HAND THROTTLE
The hand throttle is for use in conjunction
with power take-off equipment (winches,
pumps etc.), when a relatively constant engine
speed is required.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to use the hand throttle
when the vehicle is being driven.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. 
						

							81 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.
SECTION 4
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 100.....................
Battery 101.....................................................
Wheel changing 104.......................................
Wading plugs 111..........................................
Fuses 112.......................................................
Bulb replacement 115.....................................
Cleaning & vehicle care 121............................ 
						

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							Owner maintenance
83 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, horn, 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 km.
·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.
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 inGeneral 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 requirements.
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
84 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.Road testing on dynamometers
(rolling roads)
WARNING
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
85 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.
WARNING
Remember; cooling fans and air
conditioning system condenser fans (if
fitted), 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.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
86
WARNING
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.
Lift the safety catch lever (as illustration) and
raise the bonnet.
Prop stay
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
87 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
all movement.