Operation & Maintenance Manual
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LG958L/LG959 Wheel Loader
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Don’t start the machine if there is the tag of “
NO
OPERATION
” on the control handle of the working
equipment or shift control handle.
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Sit with the safety belt locked into place(if assembled).
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Know the meanings for all the warnings on the equipment, meters, and control equipment on the
panel.
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Be sure the parking brake switch is at the braking position and all the control equipment are in
the mid position.
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Sound the horn for warning.
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Start the engine. Please refer to
CHAPTER III – 3.2.2 Starting of Engine
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Only start the engine in the cab. Do not start the engine by short circuit. It may destroy the
machine if it is started from side short circuit. This is very dangerous.
4.1.4 Check after Starting the Engine
Check after the engine is started to make sure there is no potential danger.
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When examining the machine, park the machine in a spacious place, and do not let unauthorized
people to get close.
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Check whether the engine runs with an abnormal sound or shaking. If so, there may be some
malfunctions; report to the manager immediately. Operate the machine after the malfunctions are
eliminated.
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Test the control of the engine speed in the neutral gear.
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Examine the gauges, meters and warning light; be sure they are in the normal working range.
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Operate the control mechanism for the gears. Make sure the front, mid and rear gears are in the
correct positions. Make sure all the control levers are easy to use.
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Examine the foot brake valve and oil operation valve according to the user manual to make sure
that they are normal. Check whether the left turning and right turning is smooth at low speed.
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Be sure the control lever of the manual brake valve is at rescission of braking state before moving
forward.
