Motrec G-320, Operator And Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance
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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANS
FAILURE TO OBEY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES MAIN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY.
Owner shall comply with OSHA and ASME/ANSI B56.8 & B56.9 regulations for vehicle maintenance.
Only qualified and authorized personnel shall be permitted to maintain, repair, adjust and inspect carriers,
vehicles, tractors, and batteries.
Maintenance operations must be made by properly trained service technicians.
Before any maintenance work, park the vehicle on a flat level surface, set the shift lever to park, turn off all
the switches, remove the key, lift the wheels off the ground and secure with jack stands of adequate capacity.
Keep clear from moving parts such as tires, sheaves, drive shaft and engine.
Keep clear from hot parts of exhaust system.
Avoid increasing engine RPM and vehicle speed to prevent accident and severe injuries.
Follow the maintenance instructions applicable to the type of repair, maintenance, or service.
Always wear a face shield and gloves when working around batteries. Use insulated tools to avoid sparks
that can cause battery explosion and acid splashing. Use two counteracting tools, double-wrench technique,
when disconnecting or tightening terminals on the battery to avoid damaging battery posts.
Keep cables and wires clear from mechanical and rubbing action. Make sure cable covering is free from
cutting or visible damage.
Before replacing a fuse or circuit breaker, identify the cause of failure and repair.
Always ensure the integrity of the warning labels. If they suffered damage and are not readable, replace them
promptly. The following images depict the dashboard and general security warning labels: