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ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
INSPECTING AND CLEANING THE MACHINE Service specifications
Inspect and clean..................................................................................Periodically Or whenever oil or grease has been spilt on the machine. Clean off with steam or a high pressure water jet. Take the opportunity during this operation to make a visual check of all the welded components (in case of appearance of cracks), the attachment linkages and check the teeth and tooth tips for correct retention and for wear. Look for any leaks and check the condition of all pipes and hoses.
CHECKING FOR CYLINDER LEAKAGE
A cylinder rod should be slightly oily. Check that there are no leaks after a period of work, when the whole hydraulic system is at normal operating temperature. 1. Wipe clean the rod and bearing on the cylinder to be cleaned. 2. Operate normally for five or ten minutes. 3. Extend the cylinder rod. 4. Carry out the leak test.
ROD APPEARANCE TEST CONCLUSION
Dry Slight traces of oil when a piece of paper is wiped over 20 cm of the rod. Normal
Slightly oily Paper remains stuck to rod when run over rod. Normal Oily Paper remains stuck when placed on rod. Normal Very oily or weeping Each time cylinder rod is extended, a ring of oil can be seen on the rod. Consult your Leakage Each time the rod retracts, the excess oil drips from the gland. CASEDealer TRIM THIS EDGE
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Template Name: OM_1_colTemplate Date: 1994_04_29
Template Date: 1994_04_29Template Name: OM_1_col
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PLASTIC AND RESIN PARTS
When cleaning plastic parts, for example on the instrument console or the control arms, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint solvents, etc... Use soap and water and a clean cloth only. The use of gasoline, paraffin, paint solvents, etc. will cause discoloration, cracks or deformation of these parts.
WELDING ON THE MACHINE
Whenever carrying out a welding operation on the undercarriage or upperstructure carriage as authorized by the manufacturer and in accordance with his instructions, disconnect the batteries, disconnect the alternator B+ and D+ terminal wires and connect the welding apparatus earth cable to the component on which the welding operation is to be performed. Never connect the welding apparatus to the undercarriage when welding on the upperstructure (or vice-versa). Never connect the welding apparatus earth to a component of the hydraulic system.
WARNING: Any unauthorized modifications made to this machine can cause serious injury. Do not undertake any modifications without first consulting your CASE Dealer.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER (not supplied)
CS98M573 XXXXXXXX It is strongly recommended to have a fire extinguisher available and to keep it in the front storage box.
Service specifications
Every month: Inspect the extinguisher and check it is not damaged. Every six months: Have the chemical removed and have the fire extinguisher refilled by an approved organization. Every year: Have the fire extinguisher inspected by an approved organization.
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