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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
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Keep service area clean and dry.
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Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
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Use adequate light for the job at hand.
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er operate the engine of the towing vehicle in
a closed building. The exhaust fumes may
cause asphyxiation.
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engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve
off.
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blocked securely.
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such as eye, hand and hearing protectors,
when performing any service or main-
tenance work. Use heavy gloves when
handling sharp components.
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for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement parts must be
used to restore your equipment to original
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responsible for injuries or damages caused
by use of unapproved parts and/or acces-
sories.
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be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this equipment.
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screws and check that all electrical and fuel
connections are properly secured to ensure
unit is in a safe condition.
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function, make sure all safety shields and de-
vices are installed before placing unit in serv-
ice.
6 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
6.1 SERVICE
6.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
1.
Grease:
Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature
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ance. Also acceptable is an SAE multipur-
pose lithium base grease.
2.
Engine Oil:
Use an SAE 10W30 or 10W40 multi-viscosity
oil meeting the American Petroleum Institute
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normal operating temperatures. Consult the
engine manual for unusual operating condi-
tions. Do not mix oil types or viscosities.
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3.
Engine Gasoline:
Use a standard automotive unleaded gasoline
for all operating conditions.
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4.
Storing Lubricants:
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only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean
containers to handle all lubricants. Store
them in an area protected from dust, moisture
and other contaminants.
6.1.2 GREASING
Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a
record of all scheduled maintenance.
1.
Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
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greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
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ately.
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clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant pas-
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