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Wheel Excavator Safety
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DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IF REPAIRS OR WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ALONE
You should always have at least two people working together if the engine must be run during service. One
person needs to remain in the operator’s seat, ready to work the controls or stop the machine and "SHUT
OFF" the engine.
ALWAYS USE ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND BLOCKING
Do no t allow weight or equi pment l oads to r emain suspended. Lo wer e verything to the g round bef ore
leaving the operator’s seat. Do not use hollow, cracked or unsteady, wobbling weight supports. Do not work
under any equipment supported solely by a lift jack.
DO NOT WORK ON HOT ENGINES OR HOT COOLING OR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Wait for the engine to cool off after normal operation. Park the excavator on a firm, level surface and lower
all equipment before shutting down and switching "OFF" controls. When engine lube oil, gearbox lubricant
or other fluids require change, wait for fluid temperatures to decrease to a moderate level before removing
drain plugs.
NOTE:
Oil will drain more quickly and completely if it is warm. Do not drain fluids at 95
°
C (203
°
F)
temperatures but don’t allow full cool-down.
COOL-DOWN IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO
RADIATOR OR RESERVOIR CHECKS
Stop t he engine an d a llow he at t o di ssipate
before performing service on the engine radiator
or h ydraulic fl uid r eservoir. Bo th a ssemblies
have air v ent levers at or nea r the fill ca p f or
venting built-up air pressure. Release the levers
before tr ying to ta ke off fi ll ca ps and LO OSEN
CAPS SLOWLY, prior to removal.
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