Maintenance | 11
AXH1230‐UK ﴾ENG﴿ ‐ Apollo KM 187
– Whencarryingoutelectricwelding,connecttheearthoftheweldingmachineascloseaspossibletothe
areatobewelded,andpreventtheelectriccurrentfrompassingthroughballbearings,articulatedjoints,
hydrauliccylindersorslidingparts.Ifweldingmustbedoneinproximitytotheoilorfueltank,emptythe
tanksbeforewelding.
DANGER
Danger of entanglement.
Damage may be caused by entanglement in moving parts. Prevent accidents while you are working by
ensuring that hands, feet, clothing, jewelery and hair cannot get caught in moving parts.
DANGER
Exhaust gas danger
Exhaust engine gases are toxic and can damage your health.
The vehicle must be outdoors when the engine is running.
The vehicle can be kept in a closed area only if it is properly ventilated and the vehicle is equipped with
specific purifiers.
DANGER
Pressurized liquids danger
After operation, the engine cooling liquid is hot and under pressure. Contact with hot water and/or steam
may cause serious burns.
– Donotattempttoloosenconnections,tubesorhydrauliccomponentswhencircuitsareunderpressure.
– Avoidpossibleinjurycausedbyhotwaterjets.
– Donotremovetheradiatorcapuntiltheenginehascooleddown.
– Beforeremovingthecap,releaseallofthepressure.
– Preventburnscausedbyoilorotherhotpartsduringinspectionordischargebyallowingtheoilandcap
tocooldownbeforebeginningoperation.
– Even after the oil has cooled down, slightly loosen the cover or cap before removing it to mitigate
pressureinside.
DANGER
Burns danger
Attention to burns. Engine reduction gear oil and the hydraulic system, pipes, engine and other
components heat up when the vehicle is used. Wait until all parts cool down before beginning
maintenance or repair work.
– Fluidssuchasfuelorhydraulicoilunderpressurecanpenetratetheskinandeyescausingseriousinjuries.
Takecaretoavoidtheseriskswhenrepairingordoingmaintenanceworkonthevehicle.