SERVICING AND INSPECTION
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Maintenance and inspection work10.7 Preparation for maintenance and inspection 10.7.1
work
Opening the engine enclosure
Perform maintenance and inspection work only if
the loader is secured as described in Section 9,
page 137 »Securing the loader«.
The operator cab/platform can be tilted for access
to the wheel loader systems for inspection, main-
tenance and repair. Refer to section 10.7.1. pages
164-168 for detailed instructions on how to tilt the
operator cab/platform.
WARNING
Crushing/shearing hazard.
Moving engine parts can crush and cut.
Do not open the engine enclosure unless the
►
engine is stopped to avoid hazards from moving
objects (cooling fan and drive belts for the fan
and alternator).
WARNING
Burn hazard.
Engine components can get very hot during op-
eration.
Do not touch the engine mass, exhaust system,
►
or cooling system immediately after stopping
the engine.
Wait until the stopped engine has cooled to the
►
point that the exhaust system, engine mass and
cooling system are comfortable to touch.