Case WX145 Operator's Manual page 251

SECTION 4
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WARNING
To protect the environment, wash the machine only
at washing stations, duly equipped for this job, and
possibly also equipped with oil and grease collect-
ing tanks for disposal. To wash the machine outside
these stations, could in some territories and nations
even be forbidden.
IMPORTANT: when washing the machine, do not
direct the water jet toward electric or electronic com-
ponents or assies or on ports. The water sprays and
jets can cause misfunctioning or damage of the
whole electronic system.
WASHING OF THE MACHINE BY HAND
With plenty of water soften first all dirt and rinse as
well as possible.
Clean up the machine at last with a sponge or a
suitable brush.
Finally wash the wheels, the undercarriage and the
stabilizers. For this operation use, if possible, a sec-
ond sponge or brush.
Use shampoo only in case of hard dirt.
If the machine is sprayed with a hose, the water jet
should not be directed toward the locks and hinges
of doors and hatches or toward other openings. In
winter they could freeze.
WASHING THE MACHINE WITH HIGH
PRESSURE CLEANER
Strictly observe the manufacturer operator's manual
of the cleaner, particularly for what it concerns the
pressure and jet distance.
Do not use rotary nozzles or the so-called "dirt-eat-
ing nozzles".
The water temperature should not exceed 60 °C
(140 °F).
POLISHING
Polishing is necessary only if the varnish has
become opaque and if even with the use of preserv-
atives the brilliance cannot be achieved.
NOTE: the components coated with opaque var-
nishes and plastic have not to be treated with pol-
ishers and hard waxes.
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DAMAGES TO THE VARNISH
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Small damages to the varnish, like scratches,
grooves or stone blows, have to be covered imme-
diately with stick, spray or touch up varnish, before
the formation of rust. In case of a light formation of
rust, this should be accurately eliminated. Finally,
on the concerned spot, apply a anticorrosion base
and then the varnish coat.
CAB GLASSES AND MIRRORS
Snow and ice have to be removed from glasses and
mirrors with rubber blades. To avoid the scratches
caused by dirt, do not move the blades forward and
back but let them only slide. Clean the glasses also
inside.
Residuals of rubber, oil, wax, grease or silicone can
be removed with a detergent for glasses or silicone.
PLASTIC AND IMITATION LEATHER
COMPONENTS
The outer plastic components have to be cleaned
up with water, while the inner ones with a humid
cloth.
If this is not sufficient, the plastic components and
the leather imitation ones have to be treated only
with specific products without solvents, suitable for
the cleaning and care of plastic.
PADDINGS AND FABRIC UPHOLSTERING
The paddings and the fabric upholstering of the
operator's seat and cab roof, have to be cleaned
with specific detergents of with dry-chemical foam
and with a soft brush.
SEAT BELT CLEANING
Keep seat belt clean! Dirty belts have to be cleaned
only with soaped water, without to take them apart.
RIMS
The wheels rims have to be cleaned accurately dur-
ing the machine wash. You avoid in this way the dirt
and aggressive materials build-up. Very hard dirt
build-ups can be removed with an industrial cleaner.
Damaged varnish has to be reworked, before the
formation of rust.
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