Operator’s Manual
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Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
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Be sure that the battery cable connections are tight and free of corrosion.
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Be sure that the battery retaining fasteners are in place and secure.
18.6 Rail Wheels and Profiles
Maintaining the rail wheels in good condition is essential to safe operation and good performance.
Excessive flange and/or tread wear could result in machine derailment and tip-over. Component damage
may also result if problems are not discovered and repaired in a timely fashion.
Bodily injury hazard
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Excessively worn rail wheels can develop sharp burrs due to material migration.
Tip-over hazard
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Do not attempt to re-machine and/or re-apply heat treatment to the rail wheels.
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Check rail wheels friction drive hubs for missing or loose bolts.
2.
Check condition of rail wheel treads and flanges for pitting scoring, bruising, flat spots or other
damage.
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Check that no cracks, flats or scoring are visible.
Refer to Service Manual listed in section 4 for further checks and limits.
18.7 Fuel Leaks
Failure to detect and correct fuel leaks will result in an unsafe condition. An explosion or fire resulting
from a fuel leak may cause death or serious injury.
Explosion and fire hazard
Engine fuels are combustible. Inspect the machine in an open, well-ventilated
area away from heaters, sparks, flames and lighted tobacco. Always have an
approved fire extinguisher within easy reach (one is also fitted inside the
machine cab).
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Perform a visual inspection in the areas surrounding the fuel tanks, hoses and fittings, fuel pump,
fuel filter, fuel injection pumps and fuel injectors.
Explosion and fire hazard
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If a fuel leak is discovered, keep any additional personnel from entering the
area and do not operate the machine. Repair the leak immediately.
18.8 Completion
Carry out the Function Tests detailed in this manual.
