Operation & Maintenance Manual
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LG918 Wheel Loader
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7 SAFETY PARKING
7.1 Pay Attention to the Safety of Yourself and Others
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Park the machine on level ground. The working equipment should be put on the ground.
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Never park on a ramp. If parking on a ramp is necessary, the ramp angle should be less than 20%,
and put the wedge under the wheels to prevent moving. Then put the bucket down to the ground.
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If the machine is disabled or must park in a high traffic area, lay bars, signals, flags and warning
lights. Make sure the other cars can see it clearly. Do not block traffic.
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When parking the machine, unload all the material on the machine, lower the bucket to the
ground, stop the engine, pull the parking brake switch and put it in the braking position. Lock the
engine and put away the keys. Climb down with face to the machine slowly, according to the
“3-points” method. Never jump down to the ground.
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WARNING
NEVER get on or off the machine while it is moving.
7.2 Notice for Cold Area
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Clear the water, snow or dust attached to wires, switches, power insert or sensor and the covers of
these parts. Otherwise, the water in these parts may be frozen and an unpredictable accident may
be caused.
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Before operation, preheat sufficiently. The machine won’t start if do not preheat before operating
the conrol handle of the working equipment and an unpredictable accident may be caused.
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Operate the working equipment control handle to let the hydraulic oil cycle in the hydraulic
system (Do this by letting the pressure of the system rise up to the system setting, and then
release to let the oil flow back to the hydraulic oil tank ) to preheat the hydraulic oil, so as to
guarantee better reaction and prevent malfunction.
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Do not charge the storage battery with frozen electrolytes, and do not use other power to start the
engine. It is dangerous and can cause fire. Please refer to
CHAPTER III 3.5.3 Operation
in Cold Weather
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