INTRODUCTION
• Service steps and platforms used in a workshop or in the field should be built in compliance with the safety rules in
force.
• Disconnect the batteries and label all controls to indicate that the vehicle is being serviced. Block the machine and
all equipment which should be raised.
• Do not check or fill fuel tanks, accumulator batteries, nor use starting liquid when smoking or near naked flames,
as these fluids are inflammable.
• Brakes are inoperative when manually released for repair or maintenance purposes: use blocks or similar devices
to control the machine in these conditions.
• The fuel nozzle should always be in contact with the filling aperture: maintain this contact until the fuel stops flowing
into the tank to avoid possible sparks due to static electricity build-up.
• Only use specified towing points for towing the vehicle. 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.
• Transport vehicles that cannot be driven using a trailer or a low-loading platform trolley, if available.
• When loading or unloading the vehicle from the trailer (or other means of transport), select a flat area capable of
sustaining the trailer or truck wheels. Firmly secure the vehicle to the truck or trailer and lock the wheels in the
position used by the carrier.
• Electric heaters, battery-chargers and similar equipment must only be powered by auxiliary power supplies with
efficient ground insulation to avoid electrical shock hazards.
• Always use suitable hoisting or lifting devices when raising or moving heavy parts.
• Take extra care if bystanders are present.
• Never pour petrol or diesel oil into open, wide or low containers.
• Never use gasoline, diesel oil or other inflammable liquids as cleaning agents: use non-inflammable, non toxic
commercially available solvents.
• Wear safety goggles with side guards when cleaning parts with compressed air.
• Limit the air pressure to a maximum of
2.1 bar
, according to local regulations.
• Do not run the engine in confined spaces without suitable ventilation.
• Do not smoke, use naked flames, or cause sparks in the area when fuel filling or handling highly inflammable liquids.
• Never use naked flames for lighting when working on the machine or checking for leaks.
• All movements must be carried out carefully when working under, on or near the vehicle. Wear protective equip-
ment: helmets, goggles and special footwear.
• When carrying out checks with the engine running, request the assistance of an operator in the driver’s seat. The
operator must maintain visual contact with the service technician at all times.
• If operating outside the workshop, position the vehicle on a flat surface and lock in position. If working on a slope,
lock the vehicle in position. Move to a flat area as soon as is safely possible.
• Damaged or bent chains or cables are unreliable: do not use them for lifting or towing. Always use suitable protec-
tive gloves when handling chains or cables.
• Chains should always be safely secured: make sure that the hitch-up point is capable of sustaining the load in
question. Keep the area near the hitch-up point, chains or cables free of all bystanders.
• Maintenance and repair operations must be carried out in a clean and dry area. Eliminate any water or oil spillage
immediately.
• Do not create piles of oil or grease-soaked rags: as they represent a serious fire hazard. Always store rags in a
closed metal container.
Before starting the tractor or its attachments, check, adjust and block the operator’s seat. Also check that there are
no persons within the vehicle or implement range of action.
• Empty pockets of all objects that may fall unobserved into the vehicle parts.
• In the presence of protruding metal parts, use protective goggles or goggles with side guards, helmets, special
footwear and gloves.
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