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01 - Machine
03 - Safety
27 - Maintenance Positions
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27 - Maintenance Positions
Introduction .................................................... 01-12
Health and Safety .......................................... 01-13
Introduction
Make the machine safe before you start a
maintenance procedure.
1. Park the machine on solid, level ground.
Figure 2.
2. Install the articulation lock. Refer to (PIL 06-27).
3. Move the drive lever to the park position.
4. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
5. Disconnect the battery to prevent accidental
operation of the machine. Refer to (PIL 33-03).
6. If necessary, put blocks against the two sides of
the drums and wheels before you get below the
machine.