Drive Train
Highway Class Paver/Finishers
A-3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read and understand the precautions listed in this
section before servicing machine. Do not attempt to
perform any servicing you do not understand or feel
you cannot perform safely.
PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO ALL MACHINES
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WARNING
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Parking brake line release pressure is 1800
psi (12,410 kpa, 125 bar).
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CAUTION
Muffler is hot. Make sure muffler is cool
before attempting to remove it from the engine
or wear protective gloves.
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CAUTION
Radiator contents under pressure. Remove
cap slowly to relieve pressure within the
system.
CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch any fuel or oil lines
when installing engine.
CAUTION
All disconnected hydraulic inlets and outlets
must be capped and plugged to prevent
contamination.
CAUTION
Do not shift transmission directly from LO to HI
or HI to LO without stopping at INT momen-
tarily.
PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO WHEELED MACHINES
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WARNING
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If you, your employees or agents do intend to
change, demount or mount a tire, ask a tire
service store for complete instructions. Not
following correct procedures could result in
faulty positioning of the tire and/or rim parts,
causing serious physical injury or death.
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WARNING
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Do not adjust traction drive chains when
engine is operating. Injury could result if
machine moves.
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CAUTION
When bleeding brakes, loosen bleeder plug
approximately one-half to three-quarters turn
or until oil just starts to flow. If plug is loos-
ened too far, it may be blown out under
pressure and cause personal injury.
CAUTION
Brake fluid is corrosive. Be sure that brake
fluid is drained into a proper container and not
allowed to run down the side of the machine.
PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO TRACKED MACHINES
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WARNING
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It is desirable to have the machine operational
during track replacement. Since the battery is
NOT disconnected, you MUST tag the controls
to prevent accidental start-up.
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WARNING
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When feeding track over sprocket, do not get
clothing or any body parts caught between
track and sprocket.
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WARNING
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Do not cut or burn urethane bogie assembly or
track bands. Noxious fumes are harmful if
inhaled.