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6 - ORDINARY MAINTENANCE

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use either a ladder or an access platform - compliant with the law in force - if you need to carry out maintenance operations
on the machine at a height exceeding 1.50 m from the ground.

if you need to carry out maintenance operations underneath the machine, use either a pit or an auto lift with appropriate
characteristics. For the total weight of the machine please refer to the identification plate applied on the outside of the cab.

if you need to raise the telescopic boom to carry out maintenance operations, equip the working area with external supports
which can support the telescopic boom and prevent it from being lowered accidentally. For this purpose connect a sling to a
suitable hoisting device having a minimum load capacity of 2,000 kg.

if you need to lift the machine from the ground to carry out maintenance operations, use a suitable lifting device which
complies with safety regulations; the coupling points on the machine are shown by a yellow triangular sticker.

deflate the tire completely before carrying out any maintenance operations on the tyre or rim.

while inflating tyres, never stand in front of the tire side-wall but to one side.

never make welds on the rim if the tyre is still mounted, since this may lead to either an explosion or a fire.

avoid any prolonged and repeated skin contact with fuels, lubricants or other fluids, since this may cause skin problems or
other syndromes.

never swallow fuels, lubricants or other fluids.

when cleaning or replacing filters, make sure there is adequate ventilation in order to prevent toxic fumes from
accumulating.

never perform welding operations in enclosed rooms which are not properly ventilated.

never perform welding operations on painted surfaces. Remove the paint with suitable products first, then wash the
surfaces and let them dry.

be careful when removing caps from tanks, radiators, or cylinders: turn them cautiously to relieve any residual pressure.

stay out of the way during draining operations, and always wear protection goggles. Slowly unscrew the draining screw by a
few turns to let either the condensate or the fluid come out.

relieve pressure from circuits before carrying out maintenance operations.

never try to identify leaks of pressurized fluids with your bare hands.

FUEL AND LUBRICANTS

Please follow these descriptions in order to know the type of fuel, oils and greases to be used on your machine.

• DIESEL FUEL

NOTE! The fuel used to fill the machine tank must comply with EN590 regulations.

For further details consult the manual of the relative engine.

- FUEL STORAGE

Carefully observe the following rules to correctly store the fuel:

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Store the diesel fuel in clean containers, away from direct sunlight and in a protected area.

Before refuelling the machine, eliminate any dirt, water or sediment in the deposit tanks, as these may obstruct filters, the
injection pump or injectors. This is particularly necessary if diesel is stored for a long period of time.

During cold weather, do not use antifreeze to remove water from the diesel, but rely solely on special additives for diesel
engines

Do not rely only on the pre-filter found on the machine to completely eliminate water from the diesel fuel.

- FUEL TANK FILLING

Refuel with diesel at the end of each working day.

For correct refuelling, follow these instructions:

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Carefully clean the area of the fuel cap.

Remove the fuel cap "T" by releasing its lock with the key provided.

Add the fuel in the tank paying attention not to refill it to the limit; in fact, some
free space must be kept for fuel expansion

Immediately clean any fuel spills.

Screw the fuel cap "T" and lock it with the provided key so as to prevent any
tampering.

Fuel tank capacity = 150 lt.
Fuel reserve = 40 lt

WARNING! Handle the fuel with great care. Stop the engine before refuelling with diesel. Do not smoke while

filling up the tank or while working on the fuel system. Do not refuel or pour fuel in closed or nor sufficiently aired
environments.

In cold weather, use diesel with antifreeze additives only.