• Do not perform any inspection or maintenance that is not described in this manual.
Potential serious accident or machine failure may occur if it is performed at the discretion of
the individual. In the event that a judgment on the severity of a failure or malfunction is unable
to be made, contact us or our sales service agency to request repair.
• In the event that a failure or malfunction is encountered in machine operation or found in
inspection, report it to your employer or supervisor immediately. Contact us or our sales
service agency to request repair accordingly.
• Inspection and maintenance should be performed with the machine placed on a level and firm
ground.
[1] CHECK THE SERVICE METERS
Read the service meters daily to check for any maintenance item that has reached the obligatory
maintenance period.
[2] USE GENUINE PARTS FOR REPLACEMENT
Always use Maeda genuine parts as specified in the parts catalogue for part replacement.
[3] USE PURE GREASE
Always use recommended pure grease. The viscosity of grease must conform to specifications according
to ambient temperature.
[4] USE CLEAN OIL AND GREASE
Always use clean oil, grease, and container to keep impurities out of them.
[5] USE CLEAN WINDOW WASHER FLUID
Always use automobile window washer fluid, and be careful not to let any dirt get into it.
[6] KEEP THE MACHINE CLEAN
Keep the machine clean to facilitate the detection of a malfunction. Especially keep the grease nipple,
breather, and oil level gauge (oil access door) clean to prevent impurities from finding their way into the
machine.
[7] HANDLE WATER AND OIL AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE
Drainage, drain oil, and oil filter will be at elevated temperatures immediately after the machine comes to a
stop. Remove drainage, drain oil, and filter only after they drop in temperature for safety.
If the oil is cold, raise the temperature of the oil to approx. 20 to 40 degrees C.
[8] CHECK DRAIN OIL AND OIL FILTER
For replacement of oil and filter, check the drain oil and oil filter to make sure no excessive amount of
metal powder or foreign objects are present.
[9] CAUTIONS FOR LUBRICATION
Do not remove the strainer to lubricate if it is attached to the lubrication opening.
[10] PROTECT OIL FROM IMPURITIES
Avoid dust when inspecting and replacing the oil to keep dirt out of the oil.
[11] ATTACH A WARNING TAG
When draining coolant and oil, always remove the starter switch key for the prevention of accidental
engine starting, and then always attach a warning tag to the control lever.
[12] FOLLOW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions provided on the machine should always be followed when using the machine.