MAINTENANCE
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PREPARE MACHINE FOR
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
Before performing inspection/maintenance of the machine,
park the machine as described below unless otherwise
specified.
1. Park the machine on a solid level surface.
2. Lower the working tools such as the bucket and/or
blade to the ground.
3. Run the engine at slow idle speed without load for
approx. 5 minutes to cool down the engine.
4. Turn the key switch OFF. Remove the key from the
switch. If inspection/maintenance must be performed
with the engine running, be sure to place a lookout to
prevent the machine from being operated mistakenly
by other personnel.
5. Be sure to place pilot control shut-off lever (1) in the
LOCK position.
6. Attach an “UNDER INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE”
tag to an easy-to-see place such as the cab door or
one of the control levers.
M1M7-05-024
M1MS-03-001
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