Demco 1250 - Performing Maintenance

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• Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side while transporting.
• Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Make
allowances for increased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping
the unit, etc.
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a
closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, stop the towing vehicle, set the brakes, disengage the PTO
and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
• Be certain all moving parts and attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting
to perform maintenance.
• Always use a safety support and block wheels. Never use a jack to support the machine.
• Always use the proper tools or equipment for the job at hand.
• Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
• Follow the torque chart in this manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
• Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard
or wood. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin.
• When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic
pressure.
• Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid.
Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
• Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving.
• After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
• Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any step or platform.
• Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five bolts unless otherwise specified.
• Refer to bolt torque chart for head identification marking.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications.
The Manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/or accessories
and other damages as a result of their use.
• If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, the manufacturer does
not accept any liability for injury or warranty.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this equipment.
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PERFORMING MAINTENANCE