Practice Safe Maintenance

If maintenance procedure must be performed with engine running, do not leave machine unattended.

Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.

Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep area clean and dry.

Use loader boom service lock (A), backhoe boom lock, backhoe swing lock, and extendible dipperstick lock, if equipped, to prevent elements from moving during service. If locks are not available, lower equipment to the ground.

Never lubricate or service machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts.

Before servicing machine and leaving the operator's seat, do the following:

1. Park machine on a level surface.

2. Lock equipment in raised position or lower to the ground.

3. Move FNR/range lever to NEUTRAL.

causym CAUTION: Never rely on FNR/range lever to keep machine from moving. Always engage park brake to hold machine.

4. Engage park brake.

IMPORTANT: Turbocharger may be damaged if engine is not properly shut down.

5. Operate at 1/2 speed without load for two minutes.

6. Move engine speed control lever to SLOW IDLE.

7. Turn key to OFF and remove key from key switch.

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A-Loader Boom Service Lock

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8. Relieve hydraulic pressure by moving control levers until equipment does not move.

Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before making adjustments on electrical systems or welding on machine.

Allow engine to cool.

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