BE-BX42S / BE-WC62G USER MANUAL
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Safety
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Keep service area clean and dry.
• Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
• Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, shut o_ the engine, set the brake and turn fuel valve o_.
• Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
• Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any
service or maintenance work. Use heavy gloves when handling sharp components.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factor
replacement parts must be used to restore our equipment to original specifications. The manufacturer will
not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts and/or accessories.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible when performing maintenance on this
unit.
• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts, screws and check that all electrical and fuel connections are properly
secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
• When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing unit in service.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Grease
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance.
Also acceptable is an SAE multi-purpose lithium base grease.
Storing Lubricants
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean containers to handle
all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contaminants.
Greasing
Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a record of all scheduled maintenance.
• Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
• Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
• Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
• If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also, clean lubricant passageway. Replace
fittings if necessary.
