Morris PROAG 16K PLUS - Maintenance Safety

Safety
16K PLUS October 2019 1-9
Maintenance Safety
Performing Maintenance
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation for 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 sure the bed is supported by a block positioned between the bed rest and the loader.
• Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance.
• Always use a safety support and block the 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.
• A torque chart is provided in Section 6 of this manual for reference when tightening bolts and nuts.
• Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a piece of cardboard or wood. Hydraulic
uid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin.
• When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure (see Maintenance
Section 6 for instructions).
• Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic uid. If injured by escaping hydraulic
uid, see a doctor at once. Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection, gangrene and allergic 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 eight bolts unless otherwise specied. Refer to bolt torque chart for
head identication marking.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts
must be used to restore your equipment to original specications. 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 re extinguisher and rst aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment.
Air System Components
• Stop engine when working under a vehicle. Always block the vehicle wheels against a fore or aft roll. Bleeding off
system air pressure may cause the vehicle to roll. Keep hands away from brake chamber, push rods, and slack
adjusters; they may apply as system pressure drops.
• Never connect or disconnect a hose or line containing air pressure. It may whip as air escapes. Never remove a
component or a pipe plug unless you are certain all system air pressure has been exhausted.
• Never exceed recommended working air pressure and always wear safety glasses when working with air pressure.
Never look directly into component ports or direct a pressurized air ow at anyone.
• Never attempt to disassemble a component until you have read and understood all recommended procedures.
Some components contain powerful springs and injury can result if not properly disassembled. Use only proper
tools and observe all precautions pertaining to the use of those tools.