Safety
Tigercat 724E Feller Buncher • Do not change any pressure or relief settings unless Tigercat authorized instruction has been obtained. • Use the proper tool for the job. Repair or replace worn or damaged tools, including lifting equipment, immediately.
• Fluid leaks, under pressure, may not be visible. When searching for leaks, wear work gloves and use a wrench or piece of wood to move hydraulic hoses. Do not grab hold of hydraulic hoses. Wear safety goggles for eye protection. • If the engine is running inside a building, make sure sufficient ventilation is available to prevent a build-up of toxic exhaust fumes. Run the engine only when it is necessary for testing or adjustments. • Work in a ventilated area. If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, use an exhaust pipe extension to allow toxic exhaust fumes to be routed outdoors.
• Pressure can be maintained in a hydraulic system long after the power source and pump have been shut down. Refer to RELEASE PILOT SYSTEM PRESSURE in THIS SECTION and SECTION 5 of the SERVICE MANUAL.
• If you don't have an exhaust pipe extension, either work outside, or open the shop doors.
• Lower the attachment to the ground, turn OFF the engine and relieve trapped pressure from pilot system and brake accumulators before performing work on components, or disconnecting any hoses. For information on relieving pressure, refer to PARKING THE MACHINE in THIS SECTION. The accumulators will self drain within two minutes of turning OFF the engine. • Dispose of fluids properly. Do not pour fluids into the ground, stream, pond or lake. • Before draining any fluids, know the proper way to dispose of them. • When performing required hydraulic checks and blade speed adjustments, install the saw blade guard. Refer to the ATTACHMENT MANUFACTURER'S DOCUMENTATION.
• Explosive release of fluids from pressurized cooling systems can cause serious burns.
• Turn OFF the engine. Only remove the coolant fill cap when it is cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen the fill cap to the first stop to relieve pressure before removing the fill cap completely. 1.16
