Safety
Tigercat S855C/LS855C Shovel Logger The radiator and the engine cooling system should be cleaned and serviced daily to maintain moderate engine temperatures.
SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
WARNING, HOT FLUIDS AND HOT MACHINE SURFACES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS!
Conduct maintenance inspections at least as frequently as recommended in SECTION 3 of THIS MANUAL.
24863A
OFF
ON 24863A R0
When servicing or repairing equipment, shut the engine down. Turn Battery Disconnect switch OFF and lock out the switch in accordance with local regulations. This machine is equipped with a remotely operated battery disconnect relay. Some wiring on the machine is live even when the battery disconnect switch is off. When servicing the electrical system, remove the battery cables from the batteries disconnecting the negative cables first.
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Before servicing the machine, allow the engine cooling system, fuel system, exhaust system, hydraulic system and machine surfaces to cool down.
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Use a thermometer to check surface and system temperatures to ensure it is safe to begin service work.
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DO NOT begin service work until the surface or system temperature has cooled down to below 38°C (100°F).
IMPORTANT
PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC TANK.
34.5 kPa (5 psi) MAXIMUM. Before servicing hydraulic system, wearing eye protection, release air pressure from FILTER tank using air vent valve. AIR VENT VALVE HANDLE
Install a “DO NOT START ENGINE” sign on the operator’s cab door and in the engine compartment when making repairs to the machine.
BREATHER
SCHRADER VALVE MANIFOLD
845C-097 845C-001
AIR VENT EXHAUST
PRESSURE GAUGE
After service is completed, close air vent valve and add air pressure from a clean air source to the hydraulic tank via the schrader valve. Do not exceed 34.5 kPa (5 psi). Refer to HYDRAULIC TANK PRESSURIZATION INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION 3 of THIS MANUAL for details. Before performing maintenance or repair work on any equipment, consult the manufacturer’s instruction manual and follow recommended procedures. 1.16
