SAFETY
Maintenance
Precautions
Prepare the work area
• Select a firm,
level
work area. Make sure
there
is
adequate light and, if indoors,
ventilation.
• Clear obstacles and dangerous objects.
Eliminate slippery
areas.
Always clean the machine
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• Clean the machine before performing
maintenance.
• Stop the engine before washing the
machine. Cover the electrical parts so that
water cannot enter. Water on electrical
parts could cause short-circuits or
malfunctions.
Do
not use water or steam
to wash the battery, electronic control
components, sensors, connectors or the
operator's compartment.
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Stop the engine before performing
maintenance
• Avoid lubrication or mechanical
adjustments with the machine
in
motion or
with the engine running while stationary.
• If maintenance must be performed with
the engine running, always work
as
a two-
person team, with one person sitting
in
the operator's seat while the other works
on the machine.
• When performing maintenance, be sure
to keep your body and clothing away
from moving parts.
Stay clear
of
moving parts
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• Stay clear of
all
rotating and moving parts.
Wrapping or entanglement may result
in
serious injury or death.
• Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
the rotating
fan
and running fan belts.