Komatsu Utility 69001, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
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PRECAUTIONS COMMON TO OPERATION AND MAINTE-
NANCE
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Improper operation and maintenance can cause serious injury or death. Read the manual and safety labels
before operating or servicing the machine. Follow all warnings and instructions.
FOR SAFE OPERATION
For safe operation of this machine, you must be a qualified and authorized operator. To be qualified, you must
understand the written instructions supplied by the manufacturer, have training including actual operation of this
machine and know the safety rules and regulations for the job site.
On the job, an operator must not use drugs or alcohol which can impair his alertness or coordination. An operator
on prescription or over-the-counter drugs needs medical advice regarding whether or not he/she can safely oper-
ate the machine.
KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT
Know your machine. Know how to operate all equipment on your machine. Know the purpose of the controls,
gauges and indicators. Know the rated load capacity, speed range, braking and steering characteristics, turning
radius and operating clearances. Keep in mind that rain, snow, ice, loose gravel, soft ground, etc. change the oper-
ating capabilities of your machine.
Study the Manual before starting the machine. If there is something in the Manual you do not understand, ask your
supervisor to explain it to you.
PREPARE FOR SAFE OPERATION
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Check the Safety Equipment
To protect you and others around you, your machine may be equipped with the following safety equipment.
See that each item is securely in place and in operating condition.
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Rollover Protection
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Falling Object Protection
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Lights
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Horn
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Mirrors
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Windshield Wipers & Washers (machine equipped with cab)
Never remove or disconnect any safety device.
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Check the machine conditions
Before operating the machine, check the machine and make sure that it is in a good condition. Never start the
machine operation until after a defect, if any, is completely removed.
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Check the machine for any damaged and missing parts, and if necessary, make necessary repairs.
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If any of the trunnions, seals, bushings and bearings is found defective, replace it with a new one.
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Check the service brake and parking brake to see if they work normally.
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Check all the cooling systems
Before checking the radiator cooling water level, make sure that the cooling water temperature has sufficiently
cooled off.