New Holland LS120 Repair Manual page 11

SECTION 00 - GENERAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
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Starting an engine with a booster battery
requires extreme care as batteries produce
explosive gases. The slightest spark can cause
an explosion.
Follow these safety tips:
1. Always shield your eyes when charging or
working near a battery. Always provide good
ventilation.
2. Cover the battery with a piece of carpet or
other heavy material. Do not remove the
battery vent caps.
3. Connect one cable to the (
+)
positive terminal
of the
weak
battery. Connect the other end of
the cable to the (+) positive terminal of the
stronger battery.
4. Connect the second cable to the (-) negative
terminal of the stronger battery.
5. Connect the remaining (-) negative cable end
to the engine block or starter . ground
terminal.
6. Reverse this procedure when disconnecting
the booster.
USE SAFE SERVICE PROCEDURES
Wear Protective Clothing
Wear close-fitting clothing.
Wear safety glasses or face shield as required:
Wear other safety equipment appropriate to the job.
Wear earplugs or earmuffs as required.
SERVICE MACHINE SAFELY
Use caution when working around moving parts.
If seNicing requires the boom to be in the raised
position, remove any attachment from the boom
mounting plate and support the boom on the boom
lock pins. If servicing requires the complete skid
00-8
steer to be in the supported position, support the unit
with adequate jack stands or blocking with all four
wheels off the ground.
If servicing requires the engine to be operated, raise
the machine and properly support the unit with
adequate jack stands or blocking with all four wheels
off the ground.
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CAUTION
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Before servicing the skid steer or any of its
attached equipment, be sure that the attach-
ments are lowered to the ground or the boom
arms are supported by the boom lock pins.
USE PROPER TOOLS
Use tools appropriate for the job.
REVIEW SAFETY EQUIPMENT, SIGNS AND
SHIELDS
Replace missing or damaged safety decals.
Reinstall all shielding removed for seNicing.
Replace any damaged or missing shielding.
CONTROLS
Operate unit and check machine functions for proper
operation.
Check seat belt for proper operation, wear, and
damage - Replace as needed.
Check operator restraint system for proper opera-
tion.
Check boom lock for proper operation.
Check mechanical boom locks for proper operation.
Check parking brake for proper operation and
adjustment.