Wacker Neuson RD24, Instruction Manual

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Maintenance
General maintenance instructions
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WARNING
Unintended engine start!
Severe injury and death caused in case of an unintended engine start
during maintenance work.
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Do not carry out any maintenance work unless the engine has
been stopped and the ignition has been switched off.
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Before starting maintenance work, set the battery isolating
switch to off in order to de-energize the electrical system. As
an alternative, disconnect the earthing/grounding strip from the
battery.
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To avoid any unintended engine start by any third person, affix
a warning notice at the driver's position indicating that work is in
progress on the machine.
WARNING
Exposed, rotating parts!
Risk of being trapped, pulled in, and injured by rotating engine parts.
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Do not perform any testing, adjusting or maintenance work in the
area of the engine unless the diesel engine has been switched off.
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Do not reach with your hands into the area of the engine unless
after every part has come to a standstill.
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Do not lay down any object or tool in the engine compartment.
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Keep a safety distance when making a visual inspection while the
diesel engine is running.
WARNING
Hot surfaces, hot fluids!
Injury by burns on hot surfaces or by hot fluids.
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Before starting any work on the diesel engine, the cooling system,
the exhaust system, or the hydraulic system: Allow machine to cool
down less than 30 °C (86 °F).
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Do not touch hot machine parts.
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Do not check the filling level, do not drain or top up any fluid unless
the machine has cooled down.
WARNING
Fluids under pressure!
Serious injury can be caused by liquids escaping under high pressure.
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Do not perform any maintenance work on the hydraulic system,
the cooling system, the fuel system, or the air conditioning system
unless the lines have turned off.
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Lower raised devices to the ground.
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After switching off the diesel engine, wait at least 1 minute until the
pressure has been reduced.
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Wear personal protective equipment.