01 - Machine 03 - Safety 27 - Maintenance Positions 27 - Maintenance Positions Introduction Introduction .................................................... 01-13 Health and Safety .......................................... 01-15 Make the machine safe before you start a maintenance procedure. You can complete most of the maintenance procedures with the lift arm lowered. Unless a maintenance procedure instructs you differently, you must lower the lift arm. Lift Arm Lowered Figure 2. 1. Park the machine on level, solid ground. 6. If necessary, put chocks against the two sides of the wheels before you get below the machine. 2. Lower the lift arm. 3. Put the attachment flat on the ground.
Lift Arm Raised 4. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. If you raise the lift arm to get access for maintenance, you must install the maintenance strut on the lift arm. 5. Disconnect the battery to prevent accidental operation of the engine. Figure 3. Installing the Lift Arm Safety Strut 3. Release the strut. Install the lift arm safety strut before you work underneath the raised lift arms. 3.1. Release the fastener. 3.2. Remove the strut from the stowage bracket. 1. Empty the shovel and raise the lift arms fully. 4. Install the strut. 2. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. 4.1. Push the strut over the ram piston rod. 01 - 13 9813/6050-2 01 - 13