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ParkingParking
When parking the machine overnight, or for an extended period, the followingWhen parking the machine overnight, or for an extended period, the following
procedure in addition to that given in 'Stopping the Engine' will help maintain it inprocedure in addition to that given in 'Stopping the Engine' will help maintain it in
good condition for subsequent use:good condition for subsequent use:
1. Fill the fuel tank completely, to prevent condensation. If security kit is supplied,1. Fill the fuel tank completely, to prevent condensation. If security kit is supplied,
keep it locked.keep it locked.
2. Always park the machine on level ground where possible. If the machine must2. Always park the machine on level ground where possible. If the machine must
be parked on a grade, position the machine at right angles to the grade andbe parked on a grade, position the machine at right angles to the grade and
block the wheels securely.block the wheels securely.
3. If below freezing temperatures are expected, make sure the cooling system3. If below freezing temperatures are expected, make sure the cooling system
has sufficient antifreeze to prevent the coolant freezing. If antifreeze cannot behas sufficient antifreeze to prevent the coolant freezing. If antifreeze cannot be
added to the cooling system, drain the cooling system completely.added to the cooling system, drain the cooling system completely.
Check all tyres, hoses, wiring, tubing and fittings for cuts, ply separation,Check all tyres, hoses, wiring, tubing and fittings for cuts, ply separation,
abrasion, fraying, or other damage or deterioration. Inspect for structural damageabrasion, fraying, or other damage or deterioration. Inspect for structural damage
to the cab, body and chassis. Attach warning signs to the steering wheel or to ato the cab, body and chassis. Attach warning signs to the steering wheel or to a
control to alert others if lubricant has been drained, batteries removed etc..control to alert others if lubricant has been drained, batteries removed etc..
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