Section 3 - Routine Maintenance Maintenance Prepare the Machine for Maintenance
How to Make the Machine Safe (Loader Arm Lowered)
How to Make the Machine Safe (Loader Arm Raised)
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If necessary, empty the shovel.
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Make sure that the machine is parked correctly in the straight-ahead position on hard, level ground. Refer to Stopping and Parking the Machine (Operation Section).
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Lower the loader arm.
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Put the attachment flat on the ground.
5
Remove the starter key.
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Put chocks on both sides of all the wheels.
7
Remove the battery isolation key. Refer to Battery Isolation Switch.
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Install the articulation lock. Refer to Articulation Lock (Operation Section).
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Operate the controls to release the residual pressure.
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If you are working on an area that you can not reach when standing on the ground, you must use a suitable, safe work-platform.
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!MWARNING Raised Equipment Never walk or work under raised equipment unless it is supported by a mechanical device. Equipment which is supported only by a hydraulic device can drop and injure you if the hydraulic system fails or if the control is operated (even with the engine stopped). Make sure that no-one goes near the machine while you install or remove the mechanical device. 13-2-3-7_3
If you must lift the loader arms to get access to do a maintenance procedure, you must install a suitable safety mechanism. Refer to Safety Mechanism.
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