PREPARING THE MACHINE START PREPARING THE MACHINE START VISUAL CHECKS (also refer to chapter "Maintenance Prior to Start") Danger of fire! Oil or fuel leaking out or accumulated com- bustible materials may catch fire at hot parts of the ma- chine, e.g. the exhaust pipe! Prior to starting the machine, check the oil and fuel lines for leaks and immediately repair any leaks. Store combus- tible material in a safe place. BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE Check that there are no loose nuts or screws lying around the machine. Check that neither oil, nor fuel nor coolant are leaking out. Check the condition of the work unit and the hydraulic sys- tem.
Check that there are no loose cables and accumulated dirt. Remove accumulated dirt and eliminate faults. BEFORE STARTING WORKING WITH THE MACHINE Perform daily the following measures: 1. CHECK WORK UNIT Check work unit, cylinder, connecting rods, and hoses for cracks, premature wear and tear, and play. Repair damaged parts. 2. REMOVE DIRT AND DUST Check the area around the engine and the radiator for accu- mulated dirt or dust. Additionally check whether combustible material has accumulated near the battery or near hot parts of the machine, e.g. the exhaust. Remove completely any accumulated dirt or dust. 3.
CHECK ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM Check that there is no oil leaking out of the engine and that the cooling system and the fuel supply system are not leak- ing. Repair damaged parts. 4. CHECK THE GEAR UNIT, AXLES, HYDRAULIC TANK AND HOSES AND THE CONNECTING POINTS Check whether oil is leaking out of the transfer box gearing, axles, hydraulic tank and hoses, and connecting points. Re- pair damaged parts. 5-3