Kubota K008-3 Operator's Manual page 14

6. If the excavator is to tow another machine,
the load must be smaller than the strength of
the hook.
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 even solid
ground, Iower the attachments on the ground,
stop the engine and release the cylinder
pressure by actuating the levers. When
dismantling hydraulic parts, make sure that the
hydraulic oil has cooled down sufficiently to
avoid burns.
Start maintenance work carefully, e.g. loosen
screws 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. Turn off the engine at all times when filling
with fuel. Avoid spilling and over-filling of
fuel.
3. Smoking is prohibited while fuelling and
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 the refillable type
battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER
(lower limit level) mark. Otherwise, the
battery component parts may 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 "STARTING WITH AN
AUXILIARY BATTERY" in "OPERATION
OF THE ENGINE", when starting with an
auxiliary battery.
6. To avoid short-circuiting the battery, always
remove the earth cable first and attach the
plus cable first.
7. Keep a first-aid box and a fire extinguisher at
hand at all times.
7935 lbs. (35.3 kN)
922 lbs. (4.1 kN)
SAFE OPERATION
8. Do not open the radiator cap before the
radiator has cooled down sufficiently.
First loosen the cap to the first stop and
allow the system enough time to release the
remaining pressure. Then loosen the cap
completely.
9. Leaking hydraulic fluid has enough pressure
to penetrate the skin and cause serious
injuries. Leakages from pin holes can be
totally invisible. Do not use the bare hand for
checking on possible leakages. Always use
a piece of wood or cardboard. It is strongly
recommended you use a face mask or eye
protection.
Should injuries occur with leaking hydraulic
fluid, contact a doctor immediately. This fluid
can cause gangrene or serious allergic
reactions.
10. To avoid leakage of battery acid which
contains heavy metals, do not throw the
battery away.
11. Observe all laws and regulations concerning
the disposal of used oil, coolants, solvents,
hydraulic fluids, battery acids and batteries.
12. To avoid fire, do not heat the hydraulic
components (tanks, pipes, hoses, cylinders)
before they have been drained and washed.
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