Kubota KX 016-4 Operator's Manual page 13

4. SAFE LOADING AND TRANSPORT OF
THE EXCAVATOR
1. Observe all regulations concerning the transport of
excavators on public roads.
2. Use adequately long and robust ramps when loading
on the machine. (for details see "TRANSPORTING
THE EXCAVATOR ON A VEHICLE")
3. Do not change the running direction and to avoid
tipping over, do not try to swing the attachment
crosswise to the loading ramps.
4. Lower the attachment onto the transport surface and
release the pressure from the hydraulic system.
Stop the engine then remove the key.
After loading the excavator on a truck, block the tracks
with blocks and tie down the excavator with the chain.
After loading of the excavator on a truck, engage the
swing lock pin.
(1) Swing lock pin
(1) Chain
(2) Block
5. Avoid abrupt braking of the vehicle with the excavator
loaded. Sudden braking cause the excavator to move
and may cause a serious accident.
(A) "Unlock"
(B) "Lock"
6. When towing the excavator or pulling a load, the load
must be less than the strength of the towing line
attached to excavator. The towing eye should not be
used for tie down or lifting of the machine.
Max. drawbar pull at
coupling hook
Max. vertical load at
coupling hook
5. MAINTENANCE
Before doing maintenance work on the excavator, place
the machine on a firm, flat and level surface, lower the
attachments to the ground, stop the engine, release
pressure trapped in the hydraulic system, lock all control
levers and remove the key. When dismantling hydraulic
parts, make sure that the hydraulic oil has cooled down
sufficiently to avoid burns.
Start maintenance work carefully, e.g. loosen plug slowly
so that oil will not squirt out.
1. Before doing work on the engine, the exhaust system,
the radiator and the hydraulics, let the excavator cool
down sufficiently.
2. Always turn off the engine when filling the fuel tank.
Avoid spilling and over-filling of fuel.
3. Smoking is prohibited while refueling or handling the
battery. Keep sparks and fire away from the fuel tank
and battery. Flammable gases escape from the
battery, especially during charging.
4. Do not use or charge a refillable type battery if the fluid
level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark.
Otherwise, the battery
prematurely deteriorate, which may shorten the
battery's service life or cause an explosion. Check the
fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required
so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and
LOWER levels.
5. Read and follow the directions "STARTING WITH AN
AUXILIARY BATTERY" in "OPERATION OF THE
ENGINE", when starting with an auxiliary battery.
6. Keep a first-aid box and a fire extinguisher at hand at
all times.
SAFE OPERATION
32.3 kN (7261 lbf, 3294 kgf)
2.7 kN (607 lbf, 275 kgf)
component parts
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