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Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation for trouble.
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Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine in a closed building. Exhaust
fumes may cause asphyxiation.
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Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and
remove
ignition key.
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Always use safety support and block wheels. Never use a jack to support machine.
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Always use proper tools or equipment for job at hand.
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Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
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Follow torque chart in this manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
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Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard
or wood. Hydraulic fl uid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin.
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Openings in skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fl uid.
Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
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When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
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Replace all shields and guards
after servicing and before moving equipment.
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After servicing, be sure all tools, parts, and service equipment are removed.
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Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any step or platform.
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When replacing bolts, refer to owner’s manual.
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Refer to bolt torque chart for head identifi cation marking.
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Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifi cations. Manufac-
turer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts or accessories and other damages
as a result of their use.
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If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, manufacturer does not accept
any liability for injury or warranty.
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fi re extinguisher and fi rst aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing mainte-
nance on this equipment.
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
