SECTION 2 - GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
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2.3 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
General
The following information is provided to assist you in the
use and application of servicing and maintenance proce
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dures contained in this chapter.
WHEN AN ABNORMAL CONDITION IS NOTED AND PROCEDURES CON
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TAINED HEREIN DO NOT SPECIFICALLY RELATE TO THE NOTED IRREGU
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LARITY, WORK SHOULD BE STOPPED AND TECHNICALLY QUALIFIED
GUIDANCE OBTAINED BEFORE WORK IS RESUMED.
Safety and Workmanship
Your safety, and that of others, is the first consideration
when engaging in the maintenance of equipment. Always
be conscious of component weight. Never attempt to
move heavy parts without the aid of a mechanical device.
Do not allow heavy objects to rest in an unstable position.
When raising a portion of the equipment, ensure that ade
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quate support is provided.
NEVER WORK UNDER AN ELEVATED PLATFORM UNTIL PLATFORM HAS
BEEN SAFELY RESTRAINED FROM ANY MOVEMENT BY BLOCKING OR
OVERHEAD SLING.
Cleanliness
The most important single item in preserving the long ser
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vice life of a machine is to keep dirt and foreign materials
out of the vital components. Precautions have been taken
to safeguard against this. Shields, covers, seals, and filters
are provided to keep the wheel bearings, mast sections
and oil supply clean; however, these items must be main
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tained on a scheduled basis in order to function properly.
At any time when oil lines are disconnected, clear adjacent
areas as well as the openings and fittings themselves. As
soon as a line or component is disconnected, cap or cover
all openings to prevent entry of foreign matter.
Clean and inspect all parts during servicing or mainte
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nance, and assure that all passages and openings are
unobstructed. Cover all parts to keep them clean. Be sure
all parts are clean before they are installed. New parts
should remain in their containers until they are ready to be
used.
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