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Maintenance Safety (cont’d)
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CAUTION
'O' rings, Seals and Gaskets
Badly fitted, damaged or rotted 'O' rings, seals and gaskets
can cause leakages and possible accidents. Renew
whenever disturbed unless otherwise instructed. Do not use
Trichloroethane or paint thinners near 'O' rings and seals.
INT-3-2-12
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WARNING
Fires
If your machine is equipped with a fire extinguisher, make
sure it is checked regularly. Keep it in the operator's cab
until you need to use it.
Do not use water to put out a machine fire, you could spread
an oil fire or get a shock from an electrical fire. Use carbon
dioxide, dry chemical or foam extinguishers. Contact your
nearest fire department as quickly as possible. Firefighters
should use self-contained breathing apparatus.
INT-3-2-7/1
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CAUTION
Non-approved modifications to drive ratios, machine weight
or wheel and tyre sizes may adversely affect the
performance of the parking brake.
3-2-3-11/1
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WARNING
Hot Coolant
The cooling system is pressurised when the engine is hot.
Hot coolant can spray out when you remove the radiator
cap. Let the system cool before removing the radiator cap.
To remove the cap; turn it to the first notch and let the steam
pressure escape, then remove the cap.
INT-3-2-9
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WARNING
Battery
A battery with frozen electrolyte can explode if it is used or
charged. Do not use a machine with a frozen battery. To
help prevent the battery from freezing, keep the battery fully
charged.
INT-3-1-7
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WARNING
Tyres and Rims
Over-inflated or over-heated tyres can explode. Follow the
instructions in this manual for inflating the tyres. Do not weld
or cut rims. Get a tyre/wheel specialist to do any repair work.
INT-3-2-6
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WARNING
Battery Gases
Batteries give off explosive gases. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery. Do not smoke close to the battery.
Make sure there is good ventilation in closed areas where
batteries are being used or charged. Do not check the
battery charge by shorting the terminals with metal; use a
hydrometer or voltmeter.
INT-3-1-8
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WARNING
Battery Terminals
The machine is negatively earthed. Always connect the
negative pole of the battery to earth.
When connecting the battery, connect the earth (-) lead last.
When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the earth (-)
lead first.
INT-3-1-9
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DANGER
Electrolyte
Battery electrolyte is toxic and corrosive. Do not breathe the
gases given off by the battery. Keep the electrolyte away
from your clothes, skin, mouth and eyes. Wear safety
glasses. See Battery in MAINTENANCE section for First Aid
treatment.
INT-3-2-1/2
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WARNING
Hydraulic Hoses
Damaged hoses can cause fatal accidents. Inspect the
hoses regularly for:
Damaged end fittings
Chafed outer covers
Ballooned outer covers
Kinked or crushed hoses
Embedded armouring in outer covers
Displaced end fittings.
INT-3-3-2
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CAUTION
Rams
The efficiency of the rams will be affected if they are not
kept free of solidified dirt. Clean dirt from around the rams
regularly. When leaving or parking the machine, close all
rams if possible to reduce the risk of weather corrosion.
INT-3-2-10
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WARNING
Hydraulic Pressure
It is not possible to vent all residual pressure. Loosen the
connection one full turn and allow the pressure to dissipate.
Keep face and hands well clear of pressurised hydraulic oil
and wear protective glasses.
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Section 2 Care and Safety
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