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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
NOTE
Instructions in this section provide general procedures to be followed for maintenance
authorized at the operator level. Specific instructions are found in the operator maintenance
section of this manual.
This section covers general maintenance instructions for the machine. Read all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS that
apply to all maintenance instructions.
Follow these maintenance practices when working on the machine.
Prior to starting any inspection or maintenance procedure, ensure that machine is safely parked and shut down.
INSPECTION
Electrical Parts. Inspect wiring harnesses for cracked, broken, chafed, bare, and burned insulation, or bare wires.
Inspect all terminal connectors for loose connections and broken parts. Inspect connectors for corrosion or signs of
sparking. This is an indication of a malfunction within the terminal. Notify Field Level maintenance of any part found
to be defective.
Tubing and Hosing. Check all hose surfaces for wear, damage, broken, or frayed coverings, and leaks. Check for
breaks and wet or worn spots caused by kinking or rubbing against other parts of the machine. Wet spots show
leaks, but a stain around a fitting or connector may also indicate a leak. If a connector or fitting is loose, broken, or
worn out, notify Field Level maintenance.
Metal Parts. Check bolts, nuts, and screws for obvious looseness. Also check for missing, bent, or broken pieces.
They cannot all be checked with a tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. Look for
loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If a bad weld is found, have it repaired. Visually
inspect all castings and weldments for cracks.
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