OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6015 / RH40E Inspection and servicing Handling of cold-starting fluid (ether)
Filters
The engine compartment can be equipped with pressure vessels containing cold-starting fluid (ether).
Replace / clean all filter elements or filter cartridges within the specified periods.
Ether is toxic and highly flammable; the vessels are under pressure. These pressure vessels can explode if exposed to high temperatures (above 49°C / 120°F) or in the event of damage. Protect the pressure vessels against damage before beginning to work in or close to the engine compartment. Read and observe the instructions on the pressure vessels. For further details please refer to the instructions and safety data-sheets of the manufacturer / supplier of pressure vessels with cold starting fluid (ether). Provide for sufficient ventilation. Do not eat, drink or smoke when replacing an empty vessel. Do not inhale the vapours of escaping cold-starting fluid. In contact with the skin, ether can cause frostbites and irritations. Avoid skin contact.
All filters are coordinated carefully with the equipment. Original Bucyrus HEX parts must be used to ensure smooth running and a long service life of the engine and the hydraulic units.
Sealing elements When dismantling parts, watch for sealing elements. Check sealing elements prior to installation and replace any that are even slightly damaged. When assembling, ensure a perfect fit.
Oil-level check and oil change Position the machine horizontally. Change the oil when the machine is at operating temperature. Warm oil flows better and carries suspended particles (carbon or abraded matter) better.
Wear suitable protective gloves and goggles. Even apparently empty pressure vessels can still contain rests of ether and therefore explode if they are damaged or heated up above 49°C. They must therefore be handled in the same way as full pressure vessels.
Do not keep them on the machine.
Do not damage or open the vessels.
Do not expose the vessels to great heat or direct sunlight.
Do not dispose of in fire.
Keep the vessels in a place inaccessible to unauthorized persons.
Lubricating Clean the lubricating nipple, then lubricate as scheduled.
After servicing To prevent corrosion, coat all bright metal parts with a grease film. On completing work, re-install all protective devices. Never start up the drive motors while work is being done on the machine. Carry out performance tests with the machine.
Dispose of the vessels properly.
Selecting oils and greases Use the recommended qualities only, matching viscosities with the temperature level.
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