Case WX90, Service Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SR2-1-8
15501 9-35990
penetrate the skin. Always check any suspected
pressure leaks using a piece of cardboard or wood.
Do not use hands. If injured by escaping fluid, obtain
medical attention immediately or serious infection or
reaction may develop.
Stop the engine and ensure pressure is relieved from
all systems before removing side panels, housings,
guards and covers. See the Operator's Manual.
Always use gauges of adequate capacity for pressure
testing. Refer to the Operator's Manual or Repair Manual.
TOOLS
Always keep head, body, limbs, feet, hands, and
fingers away from the bucket and attachments, when
in the raised position.
Prior to any maintenance or repair work, install all
supports necessary to this aim according to local and
national safety regulations.
I n c a s e t h e a t t a c h m e n t i s t o b e o p e r a t e d f o r
maintenance or repair purposes, do so exclusively
while sitting in the driver’s seat. Sound the horn
before starting the machine or moving the attachment.
Require that nobody remain near the machine. Raise
the attachment slowly.
Do not use the machine to transport loose objects,
unless proper securing devices are provided.
TYRES AND WHEELS
Make sure that the inflation pressure of the tyres is
a c c o r d i n g t o t h e s p e c i f i c a t i o n s i s s u e d by t h e
Manufacturer and check it periodically.
Should the pressure be changed, stand on the side of
the tyre at a safe distance.
Pressure check operations must be performed with
unloaded machine and cold tyres.
Never use reconditioned tyre rims, since eventual
weldings, heat-treatments or repairs not performed
c o r r e c t l y c a n we a ke n t h e w h e e l , t h u s c a u s i n g
subsequent damages or dangers.
Do not perform torch cutting or welding operations on
rims with tyres installed.
Spare tyres must be inflated only as far it is necessary
to keep the rim components assembled; remember that
when not installed on the disc, a tyre inflated to
maximum pressure can explode.
Before operating on tyres, block all wheels, front and
rear. After lifting the machine with the cylinders, block it
with stands according to current safety rules and
regulations.
Deflate the tyres before removing them.
Before removing objects from the tyre tread, deflate it.
Do not inflate tyres with flammable gas: they may
cause explosions and serious personal injuries.
After each shift check for loose screws and/or rim
mounting brackets. If necessary, tight them according
to the instructions herein contained.