SAFETY Practice Safe Maintenance To avoid accidents: Understand service procedures before starting work. Keep the work area clean and dry. Do not spray water or steam inside cab. Never lubricate or service the machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven parts. Before servicing the machine: 1. Park the machine on a level surface. 2. Lower the bucket to the ground. 3. Run the engine at low idle speed without load for 3 minutes. SA-028 4. Turn the key switch to OFF to stop engine. Wait for some seconds and turn the key switch to ON again. 5. Relieve the pressure in the hydraulic system by moving the control levers several times. 6.
Turn the control lever lock switch to the LOCK ( ) position. 7. Turn the key switch to OFF, and remove the key from the key switch. 8. Attach a “Do Not Operate” tag on the control lever. 9. Connect the front and rear chassis with articulation stopper. 10. Allow the engine to cool. SA-312 Refer to page 7-6 "Preparations for Inspection and Maintenance". If a maintenance procedure must be performed with the engine running, do not leave machine unattended. Never work under a machine raised by the lift arm. Inspect certain parts periodically and repair or replace as necessary. Refer to the section discussing that part in the “MAINTENANCE” chapter of this manual.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris. When cleaning parts, always use nonflammable SA-134 detergent oil. Never use highly flammable oil such as fuel oil and gasoline to clean parts or surfaces. Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before making adjustments to electrical systems or before performing welding on the machine. SA-527 S-24