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Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
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Follow good shop practices.
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Keep service area clean and dry.
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Be sure electrical outlets and tools
are properly grounded.
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Use adequate light for the job at
hand.
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Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never
operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed
building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxia-
tion.
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Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve off.
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Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
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Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when perform-
ing any service or maintenance work. Use heavy
gloves when handling sharp components.
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Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine fac-
tory replacement parts must be used to restore your
equipment to original specifications. The manufac-
turer will not be responsible for injuries or damages
caused by use of unapproved parts and/or acces-
sories.
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A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be
kept readily accessible while performing mainte-
nance on this equipment.
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Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws
and check that all electrical and fuel connections are
properly secured to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
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When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and de- vices
are installed before placing unit in service.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
6.1 SERVICE
6.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
1. Grease:
Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature
grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance.
Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium
base grease.
2. Storing Lubricants:
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only
if clean lubricants are used. Use clean contain-
ers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area
protected from dust, moisture and other contami-
nants.
6.1.2 GREASING
Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep
a record of all scheduled maintenance.
1. Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immedi-
ately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and
clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passage-
way. Replace fittings if necessary.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
