5 4. SAFE LOADING AND TRANSPORT OF THE EXCAVATOR 1. Observe all regulations concerning the transport of excavators on public roads. 2. Use adequately long and robust ramps when loading on a truck. (for details see “TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRUCK”) 3. Do not change the running direction and to avoid a tipping over, do not try to swing the attachment crosswise to the loading ramps. 4. After loading of the excavator on a truck, engage the swing lock pin. Lower the attachment on the loading plane and release the pressure from the hydraulic system. Block the tracks with blocks and wire down the excavator.
After loading the excavator on a truck, tie down the undercarriage of the excavator with a strong steel wire on the truck. 5. Do not brake abruptly with the excavator loaded. Mortal accidents could happen. 6. If the excavator is used to tow another machine, the load must be smaller than the strength of the hook. 7. Do not use hooks on the roof of canopy for lifting the excavator. 5. MAINTENANCE Before doing maintenance work on the excavator, place the machine on a fi rm, fl at and level surface, Iower the attachments on the ground, stop the engine then remove the key and release the cylinder pressure by actuating the levers.
When dismantling hydraulic parts, make sure that the hydraulic oil has cooled down suffi ciently to avoid burns. Start maintenance work carefully, e.g. loosen screws slowly so that oil will not squirt out. 1. Before doing work on the engine, the exhaust system, the radiator and the hydraulics, let the excavator cool down suffi ciently. 2. Turn off the engine at all times when fi lling with fuel. Avoid spilling and over- fi lling of fuel. 3. Smoking is prohibited while tanking and handling the battery! Keep sparks and fi re away from the fuel tank and battery. Flammable gases escape from the battery, especially during charging. 4.
Do not use or charge the refi llable type battery if the fl uid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark. Otherwise, the battery component parts may prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the battery's service life or cause an explosion. Check the fl uid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the fl uid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels. 5. Read and follow “STARTING WITH AN AUXILIARY BATTERY” in “OPERATION OF THE ENGINE”, when starting with an auxiliary battery. (1) Swing lock pin (A)”Unlock” (B)”Lock” Max. drawbar pull at coupling hook 32.3 kN (3290 kg) Max. vertical load at coupling hook 2.7 kN (270 kg)