Sakai R2-4, Shop Manual

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1-005
SAFETY
1-10. Maintenance
• In any performing any work concerning the operation, adjustment or modification of the
machine or it’s safety devices or any work related to maintenance, inspection or repair,
always follow the start-up and shut-down procedures in the Operator’s Manual and the
Maintenance Manual.
• Ensure that the maintenance area is safe and secure.
• If the machine is shut down for maintenance or repair work
it must be secured against inadvertent starting by removing
the starter key and attaching a warning sign to the starter
switch.
• The machine must be parked on stable and level ground
with the drums or tires blocked to prevent inadvertent
movement.
• Immediately after the engine has stopped, the exhaust
system, engine, radiator coolant, engine oil, hydraulic fluid
and other lubricants and components will be very hot.
Fluids can be under pressure, removing the radiator cap
or draining oil or changing filters can cause serious burns.
Wait until the machine has cooled down.
• Use care when attaching and securing lifting tackle to
individual parts and large assemblies being removed
or repositioned for repair purposes to avoid the risk of
accident. Use lifting devices that are in perfect condition and
of sufficient lifting capacity. Never stand under suspended
loads.
• Always use the proper tools and workshop equipment in
good condition when performing maintenance or repairs on
the machine.
• Always use specially designed safety ladders and working
platforms when working above floor level. Never use
machine parts as a climbing aid.
• Keep all steps, handles, handrails, platforms and ladders free from mud, dirt, grease, ice or
snow.
• Clean the machine, especially threaded connections of any traces of oil or fuel before
carrying out any maintenance or repairs. Never use aggressive detergents. Use lint free
cleaning rags.
• Examine all fuel, lubricant and hydraulic fluid lines and connectors for leaks, loose
connections chafe marks or damage after cleaning.
• Repair or replace defective parts immediately.
• Whenever possible, avoid servicing or maintenance when the engine is running unless the
drums or tires are adequately blocked, the articulation lock bar is in the locked position and
the parking brake is applied.
• Never fill the fuel tank with the engine running, while near an open flame or while smoking.
Always clean up any spilled fuel.
• Ensure safe operation, optimum performance of the machine and its warranty by using only
genuine SAKAI replacement parts.