MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNINGS

Do not allow unauthorised personnel to perform any maintenance operation. Study carefully this Manual before starting, operating, maintaining, fuelling or servicing the machine.

Never perform lubrication, repair or adjusting operations with engine running, except as specifically called for in this Manual, to avoid being caught by moving parts or being crushed by the machine.

Follow the instructions of chapters "Stopping the machine" and "Stopping the engine" of the Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual, before lubricating or performing any other intervention.

Always lower the equipment to the ground and release pressure from all systems prior to proceeding with any maintenance or repair work.

The equipment and attachments can be lowered by moving the control lever with engine running or inoperative.

Every time components and groups of the machine must be removed, be sure the jacking point used on the machine is appropriate for the load to be applied. Be sure the support of the jack at the machine and under jack is appropriate and stable. Transfer load to appropriate blocking as a safety measure, before proceeding with service or maintenance work.

Never work over or under a machine or its components being supported only by jacks or other lifting devices, in accordance with current national and/or local regulations.

Never work under or near the equipment of a machine or its components nit adequately supported and blocked.

Always place the safety lever in lock position. Always place the starter switch in lock position prior to perform cleaning, repair or any other intervention on the machine and after parking it, to prevent personal injuries.

Never use gasoline, solvent or other flammable fluid to clean parts. Use exclusively qualified, non-flammable, non-toxic commercial solvents.

DO NOT USE HANDS to search for suspected pressure leaks. Fluid escaping under pressure nd can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin. Use a piece of cardboard or wood

When servicing or maintenance require access to areas that cannot be reached from the ground, use a ladder or step platform that meet local and national regulations, to reach the service point. If such ladder or platform are not available, use the machine hand holds and steps as provided. Perform all service or maintenance carefully.

Use only grounded auxiliary equipment to power heaters, battery charges, pumps or similar equipment, to reduce the risk of electrocution. Warn all personnel which could be performing repairs or in the vicinity of the machine prior to starting the engine. Keep hands, limbs and face away from loosen connections of pipes when performing efficiency or leakage tests of injectors or systems. Also, wear prptective glasses with side shields.

NEVER ALIGN HOLES WITH FINGERS OR HANDS; always use appropriate aligning tools.

Do not use an open flame as a light source to look for leaks or for inspection anywhere on the machine, due to the presence of flammable fluids.