Tigercat T240/T245 Track Loader
Safety
SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious personal injury, blindness, or death. If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with treating this type of injury.
Conduct maintenance inspections at least as frequently as recommended in section 3 of the operator's manual. When servicing or repairing equipment, shut the engine down. Turn Master Disconnect switch OFF. Install a “DO NOT START ENGINE” sign on the operator’s cab door when making repairs to the machine.
Before performing maintenance or repair work on any equipment, consult the manufacturer’s instruction manual and follow recommended procedures. The radiator and the engine cooling system should be inspected daily and cleaned as necessary to maintain moderate engine temperatures. Prior to welding on any part of the machine, it should be cleaned and a fire extinguisher should be made available at the welding location. Care must be taken in attaching the welding machine grounding clamp so current does not pass through bearings, especially the swing bearing. Also, the battery negative (-) terminal must be disconnected.
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Never use your bare hand to check for fluid leaks. 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.
Explosive release of fluids from the pressurized cooling system can cause serious burns. Shut off engine. Only remove engine radiator filler cap when cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely. Do not change any pressure or relief setting unless authorized instruction has been obtained. Use the proper tool for the job. Repair or replace worn or damaged tools including lifting equipment immediately.
