New Holland CSX7000, Service Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Safety rules
WARNING AND DANGER SYMBOL
This warning symbol points out important personal safety messages.
Carefully read the following safety regulations and observe advised
precautions in order to avoid potential hazards and safeguard your health
and safety. In this manual the symbol is accompanied by the following
key words:
WARNING - Warnings concerning unsuitable repair operations that may
jeopardise the safety of Repair personnel.
DANGER - Specific warnings concerning potential hazards for operator
safety or for other persons directly or indirectly involved.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Most accidents or injuries that occur in workshops are the result of non-observance of simple and fundamental safety
regulations. For this reason, IN MOST CASES THESE ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED by foreseeing possible
causes and consequently acting with the necessary caution and care.
Accidents may occur with all types of machine, regardless of how well the machine in question was designed and
built.
A careful and judicious service technician is the best guarantee against accidents.
Precise observance of the most basic safety rule is normally sufficient to avoid many serious accident
DANGER
Shut down the machine, remove key, be sure all moving parts have stopped and all pressure in the systems
is relieved before cleaning, adjusting or lubricating the equipment. Failure to comply will result in death or
serious injury.
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SAFETY RULES
General guidelines
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Carefully follow specified repair and maintenance procedures.
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Do not wear rings, wristwatches, jewellery, unbuttoned or loose articles of clothing such as: ties, torn clothing,
scarves, open jackets or shirts with open zips that may remain entangled in moving parts. It is advised to wear
approved safety clothing, e.g.: non-slip footwear, gloves, safety goggles, helmets, etc.
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Do not carry out repair operations with someone sitting in the driver’s seat, unless the person is a trained technician
who is assisting with the operation in question.
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Do not operate the machine or use any of the implements from different positions, other than the driver’s seat.
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Do not carry out operations on the machine with the engine running, unless specifically indicated.
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Stop the engine and check that the hydraulic circuits are pressure-free before removing caps, covers, valves, etc.
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All repair and maintenance operations must be carried out using extreme care and attention.
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Service steps and platforms used in the workshop or elsewhere should be built according to standard accident
prevention regulations.
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Disconnect the p.t.o. from the and label all controls to indicate that the machine is being serviced. Any parts that
are to be raises must be locked in position.
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Brakes are inoperative when manually released for repair or maintenance purposes. Use blocks or similar devices
to control the machine in these conditions.
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Only use specified towing points for towing the machine. Connect parts carefully. Make sure that all pins and/or
locks are secured in position before applying traction. Never remain near the towing bars, cables or chains that
are operating under load.
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