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AB20020
SAFETY
PERFORmING mAINTENANcE
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine of towing vehicle in a closed building. Exhaust
fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, disengage PTO and all power drives, shut
off engine and
remove ignition key
.
• Be certain all moving parts and attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform
maintenance.
•
Always use a safety support and block wheels. Never use a jack to support machine.
• Always use proper tools or equipment for job at hand.
• Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
• Follow torque chart in owners manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
• Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin.
• Openings in skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid.
Without immediate medi-
cal treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
• When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
• Replace
all shields
and
guards
after servicing and before moving.
• After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
• Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any steps or platform.
• When replacing bolts refer to owners manual.
• Refer to bolt torque chart in owners manual for head identification marking.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replace
-
ment parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. Manufacturer will not claim
responsibility for use of unapproved parts or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
• If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, manufacturer does not accept any liability for
injury or warranty.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.