Parking
Theft
Keep in mind that the risk of theft and break-in can be minimized
by:
- avoiding parking the machine in places with high risk of theft,
break-ins, and vandalism
- removing the start key when the machine is left unattended
- locking the door, grille, tank cover and AdBlue®/DEF tank
cover, if present, at the end of the working day
- removing all valuable items from the cab, e.g., mobile
telephone, computer, radio, and bags.
It is easier to identify stolen machines if the PIN-number or
registration number is etched into the windows.
Parking
1 If possible, place the machine on level ground.
2 Apply the parking brake.
3 Block the wheels if there is a risk that the machine could roll, for
example on slopes.
4 Make sure that the load body is lowered. Avoid parking a
loaded machine.
5 Check that the switches and controls are in the neutral or "off"
position.
6 Close windows, remove the start key, and lock the cab door.
Long-term parking
1 Take actions as described above.
2 Remember that the ground on which the machine is to stand
may shift depending on the weather. Take suitable action.
3 Wash the machine and touch up any damaged paint finish to
avoid rusting.
4 Rust-proof exposed components, grease/lubricate the
machine thoroughly, grease all unpainted surfaces (hoist
cylinders, steering cylinders).
5 Check the tire pressure and protect the tires from intense
sunlight.
6 Fill the fuel, brake fluid and hydraulic oil tanks to the max.
marks.
7 Make sure that there is enough anti-freeze in the cooling
system (see page
397
) and in the washer fluid if the machine
will be parked in temperatures below 0 ° C.
8 Drain the AdBlue®/DEF-tank, if applicable, see specifications
on page
395
.
9 Drain water from the compressed air tank.
10 Cover the exhaust pipe.
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Operating instructions
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