Maeda MC285CB-3 - General Maintenance Information and Precautions

Section 5 – GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION AND
PRECAUTIONS
Thorough understanding of the inspection and
maintenance items is required to perform efficient
inspection and maintenance that contribute to the
safe use of this machine.
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
inspection and repair service.
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 inspection and repair service.
NOTICE: Inspection and maintenance should be
performed with the machine placed on solid, level
ground.
NOTICE: Do not perform any inspection or
maintenance procedure that is not described in
this manual.
NOTICE: Check hour meters daily for
maintenance items that have reached the
obligatory maintenance period.
Parts
Always use Maeda genuine parts as specified in
the parts catalogue.
Cleaning Parts
Clean parts with a noncombustible cleaning
agent.
Be sure to clean mating surfaces after removing a
part to which an O-ring or gasket is attached.
When you replace the part always use a new
O-ring or gasket.
Cleaning the Machine
Keep the machine clean to facilitate the detection
of a malfunction.
Keep grease fittings, breather and oil level gauge
(oil access door) clean to prevent impurities from
entering the machine.
Do not clean the machine using high-pressure
water sprays.
NOTICE: Do not direct steam into electrical parts
or connectors.
NOTICE: When operating in dusty or sandy
conditions, perform the following more frequently
than the recommended periodic maintenance
intervals:
• Clean or replace the oil filter.
• Clean electrical parts such as the battery.
Environment
Thoroughly clean any spilled fluids from the
equipment and/or ground after service is
completed. Dispose of used fluids and filters as
required by law.