Brouwer RoboMax, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance Safety
WARNING
Do not support the machine on cinder blocks,
hollow tiles, or props that may crumble under
continuous load.
Do not work under a machine that is supported
solely by a jack.
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To reduce fire hazards: Keep the engine,
muffler, battery compartment and fuel storage
area free of grass, leaves, debris or grease
build-up.
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Clean -up any fuel or oil spillage.
Handling Fuel
WARNING
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Exercise caution when refueling
Do not over-Fill. Fuels are flammable and
vapors are explosive. Avoid spillage. If using fuel
cans use only approved containers and
a funnel. Clean-up spills immediately.
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Do not smoke or allow naked flame
or cause sparks near the fuel.
Never drain or fill the fuel tank indoors.
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Never remove the Fuel Tank Cap or add
fuel when the engine is running or if it is hot.
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Never handle or store fuel containers near
an open flame or any device that may create
sparks and ignite the fuel or vapors.
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Ensure that the Closure Caps on the Fuel Tank,
and the containers, are replaced tight
and secure.
WARNING
To prevent sparks from static discharge:
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Do not fill containers in a vehicle, on a
truck, or a trailer bed that has a plastic liner.
Fill the containers on the ground, away from
the vehicle.
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Always keep the fuel dispenser nozzle in contact
with the rim of the fuel tank, or container
opening, until fueling is completed.
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Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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Always be prepared in case of fire. Keep a first-
aid kit and fire extinguisher close to hand.
•
Keep emergency numbers for fire, hospital,
ambulance services, and doctors close to your
telephone.
SAFETY
Hydraulic System
WARNING
The RoboMax Hydraulic System operates under
high pressure.
To prevent serious injury from hot, high pressure oil:
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Never check for leaks with bare hands.
Use cardboard, paper or wood.
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High pressure oil can penetrate the skin. If it is
injected into the skin it must be surgically
removed within a few hours, by a doctor familiar
with this type of injury. Failure to do so may
result in gangrene.
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Relieve high pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or fittings.
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Fully tighten fittings and connections before
pressurizing the system.
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Lower Cutter Head and Forks to the ground,
disengage all drives, apply the park brake, stop
the engine and remove the ignition key, before
inspecting or disconnecting hydraulic lines or
fittings.
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Visually check daily all hydraulic hoses, tubes
and fittings for leaks. Replace any worn or
damaged hoses, tubes or fittings before
operating the machine.
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Replacement hoses or tubes must be routed in
the same location and path. Do not move
clamps, brackets or ties to new locations.
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Thoroughly inspect all hoses, tubes and fittings
every 300 hours.
IMPORTANT
To prevent serious damage to the hydraulic
system components, do not allow any contaminants to
enter the hydraulic system. Clean thoroughly around all
fittings and areas to be worked on. Cap and plug any
connections that are disconnected.
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Before disconnecting, tag or mark the location of
the connection.
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Check that ‘O-Rings’ are clean and hose fittings
are properly seated before tightening.
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Align the hoses without twisting. Twisted hoses
can cause couplings to loosen as the hose
flexes during operation, resulting in oil leaks.
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Kinked or twisted hoses can restrict the oil flow
causing the system to malfunction, the oil to
overheat and possible hose failure.
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