PERFORMANCE MAINTENANCE
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine in a closed building. Exhaust
fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on this machine, stop 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 the job at hand.
Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
Follow torque chart in this 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 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 the owner’s manual.
Refer to bolt torque chart for head identification marking.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this equipment.
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