Takeuchi 216000002, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
Never disassemble the track adjuster
precautionS on maintenance
There is a very strong spring contained in the
track adjuster. If the track adjuster is
accidentally disassembled, the spring can
pop out, resulting in serious injury Never
disassemble the track adjuster.
Handling of the accumulator
Be sure to handle the high-pressure nitrogen
gas enclosed in the accumulator with care. If
handled incorrectly, it could explode and
cause serious injury. Strictly observe the
following precautions:
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not allow flame near or throw it into a
fire.
• Do not drill, weld or fuse.
• Do not subject it to physical shock such as
hitting, rolling or dropping.
• Before disposing of the unit, the sealed gas
must be drained. Contact a Takeuchi
service agent for help.
Be careful with the high-pressure grease
AG7A086
In the track adjuster, the grease has been
injected under high pressure. If the tension is
adjusted without following the prescribed
procedure, the grease discharge valve may
fly off, resulting in injury.
• Never loosen the grease fitting.
• Loosen the grease discharge valve slowly.
Do not turn it more than one turn.
• Do not put your face, arms, legs or body in
front of the grease discharge valve.
• If grease does not come out when the
grease discharge valve is loosened, the
valve is faulty. Ask a Takeuchi service agent
for repair.