¤ WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident. 8. PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE CARRYING OUT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE When carrying out inspection and maintenance, always stop the machine on firm, level ground where there is no danger of falling rocks and landslides, and where there is no danger of floods. Lower the work equipment to the ground and stop the engine. Operate the work equipment control lever to the RAISE and LOWER positions 2 or 3 times to release the remaining pressure in the hydraulic circuit, then set safety lock lever 1 to the LOCK position. Put blocks under the shoes to prevent the track from moving.
The worker carrying out the maintenance should be extremely careful not to touch or get caught in the moving parts. HEAT OFF ON START AM089160 1-29