PREPARING THE MACHINE START 16. PREPARING THE MACHINE START 16.1 VISUAL CHECKS (also refer to chapter "24. Maintenance Prior to Start") Danger of fire! Oil or fuel leaking out or accumulated combustible materials may catch fire at hot parts of the machine, e.g. the exhaust pipe! Prior to starting the machine, check the oil and fuel lines for leaks and immediately repair any leaks. Store combustible material in a safe place. 16.1.1 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 cool- ant are leaking out. Check the condition of the work unit and the hydraulic system.
Check that there are no loose cables and accumulated dirt. Remove accumulated dirt and eliminate faults. 16.1.2 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 accumulated 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 leaking. 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. Repair damaged parts. 5 - CHECK BRAKE HOSES Check that there is no oil leaking out at the brake hoses. Repair damaged parts. 6 - CHECK WHEELS Check the tires for cracks, damages and wear and tear. Check the wheel rims and lock rings for cracks, dam- age, and wear and tear. Tighten loose wheel nuts.
Repair damaged parts. Replace missing valve caps. 7 - CHECK HANDRAILS Check handrails for damage and loose screws. Repair damaged parts and tighten loose screws. 8 - CHECK MEASURING AND CONTROL INDICATORS Check measuring and control indicators for damage and loose screw connections. Replace defective parts. Remove dirt from surfaces. 9 - CHECK AIR FILTER Check the fastening screws of the air filter. Tighten loose screws. 10 - CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS Tighten loose battery terminals. 75