SAFETY
SA-18
PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE
To avoid accidents:
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Understand service procedures before doing
work.
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Keep work area clean and dry.
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Do not spray water or steam inside cab.
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Never lubricate or service the machine while it is
moving.
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
power-driven parts.
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Before servicing the machine:
1) Park the machine on a level surface.
2) Lower the bucket to the ground.
3) Turn the auto-idle / acceleration selecltor off.
4) Run the engine at slow idle speed without load
for 5 minutes.
5) Turn the key switch to OFF to stop engine.
6) Relieve the pressure in the hydraulic system by
moving the control levers several times.
7) Remove the key from the switch.
8) Attach a “Do Not Operate” tag on the control
lever.
9) Pull the pilot control shut-off lever to the LOCK
position.
10) Allow the engine to cool.
