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Chassis Maintenance
Check for Loose Hardware
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware
or any other possible problem. Tighten hardware
or correct the problem before operating.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Engine and
the Exhaust System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily (more
often in dry or dirty conditions).
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause
engine, exhaust area, and hydraulic system to
overheat, which can create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust
system area.
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
2.
Clean all debris from screen at the top of the
engine, around engine shrouding, and exhaust
system area.
3.
Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the
engine and exhaust system area.
Removing the Engine
Shrouds and Cleaning the
Cooling Fins
Service Interval: Every 80 hours
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
2.
Remove cooling shrouds from engine.
3.
Clean cooling fins of the engine.
Note:
Also clean dust, dirt, and oil from external
surfaces of engine, which can cause improper
cooling.
4.
Install the cooling shrouds into the engine.
Important:
Operating the engine without
cooling shrouds causes engine damage due
to overheating. Do not operate the machine
without the cooling shrouds.
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