Kubota R430, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS FOR
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Place the machine on the flat ground.
• Before servicing or checking the machine,
perform the following procedures.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Set the shuttle-change-lever to the neutral
position.
4. Lower the bucket and attachment to the
ground.
5. Release the hydraulic pressure in the
hydraulic system.
6. Remove the starter key.
7. Secure the articulation joint with the
steering frame lock.
• Never get under the machine while it is being
lifted with only the bucket. If servicing or
checking underneath, support the machine
firmly with strong blocks, and so on.
If you do not follow to support the machine
firmly, serious injury or death can result.
• Keep clear of articulation area when servicing.
• Keep sparks and naked flames away.
• To avoid the danger of exhaust fume poisoning,
do not operate the machine in a closed building
without proper ventilation.
• When servicing or checking the electrical
system, disconnect the battery cables.
• Wear appropriate safety gear such as a hard
hat, glasses, and safety shoes, as the job
requires.
• Do not carry out any work or modifications on
hydraulic components.
(For details on releasing the pressure trapped in the
hydraulic system, see RELEASING THE PRESSURE
TRAPPED IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM on page 51)
• To safely use the machine and prevent any trouble
from occurring, be sure to conduct daily inspections
and periodic servicing.
• You can use the 12 V socket as a source of power
for illumination if you have to check the machine at
night.
(1) Power socket 12 V
IMPORTANT :
• If you cannot operate and must tow the
machine, please contact your local KUBOTA
dealer for information about correct towing
procedures.
• Major maintenance and service requires a
specialist, please contact your KUBOTA dealer.
• Clean the machine so that it is easy to find what
is wrong.
• Clean the parts of the hydraulic system and the
oil-level-gauge in particular to keep them free of
dust and other foreign matter.
• When washing the machine, be careful not to
get the electrical parts wet.
PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
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