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Applicable Machines Remarks First Edition 01May 08 W50BTC, W60BTC, W70BTC & W80BTC Tier 3 Compact Wheel Loader 87734623A NA Any use of editorial or pictorial content is strictly prohibited without express written permission from CNH America LLC. Carol Stream, IL 60188 U.S.A.
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Z W50BTC - W60BTC - W70BTC - W80BTC cedures connection, disconnection, Repair Manual for “Wheel loaders”...
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TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS The majority of accidents and injuries which occur in industry, on the farm, at home or on the road, are caused by the failure of some individual to follow simple and fundamental safety rules or precautions. For this reason MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED by recognizing the real cause and taking the necessary precautions, before the accident occurs.
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read the safety rules contained herein and follow advised precautions to avoid potential haz- ards and to safeguard your safety and personal in- tegrity. In this manual you will find the following indications: WARNING This symbol warns about the possibility of potential damages to the machine that can involve the opera-...
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read this Manual before proceeding with maintenance, repairs, refuelling or other machine operations. Repairs have to be carried out only by authorized and instructed staff; specific precautions have to be taken when grinding, welding or when using mallets or heavy hammers.
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION EMERGENCY Be prepared for emergencies. Always keep at dis- posal on the machine a first aid kit and a fire extin- guisher. Make sure that the fire extinguisher is serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s in- structions.
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION PLACING THE MACHINE IN SAFE CONDITIONS Before carrying out any repair operation on this ma- chine, place it in safe conditions. Move the machine to a level and firm ground, away from any soft ground, excavations or poorly shored cavity.
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION ENGINE - RADIATOR Never leave the engine run in closed spaces without ventilation and not able to evacuate toxic exhaust gases. Keep the exhaust manifold and tube free from combustion materials. Do not refuel with the engine running, especially if hot, as this increases fire hazard in case of fuel spill- age.
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Splashes of fluids under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injuries. Avoid this hazard by relieving pressure before dis- connecting hydraulic or other lines. Relieve the residual pressure by moving the hydrau- lic control levers several times. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION HOSES AND TUBES Always replace hoses and tubes if the cone end or the end connections on the hose are damaged. When installing a new hose, loosely connect each end and make sure the hose takes up the designed position before tightening the connections.
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION BATTERY Batteries give off explosive gases. Never handle naked flames and unshielded light sources near batteries, never smoke. To prevent any risk of explosion, observe the follow- ing instructions: Z when disconnecting the battery cables, always dis- connect the negative (-) cable first;...
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS When handling flammable liquids: Z do not smoke; Z keep away from unshielded light sources and na- ked flames. Fuels often have a low flash point and are readily ig- nited. Never attempt to extinguish burning liquids with wa- ter.
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION TYRES Before inflating the tyres, always check the condition of rims and the outer condition of tyres to find out the presence of dents, cuts, tears of reinforcement plies or other faults. Before inflating a tyre, make sure that there are no nearby persons, then position yourself at tread side.
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SECTION 00 - INTRODUCTION 2.10 WASTE DISPOSAL Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the envi- ronment. Each country has its own Regulations on this sub- ject. It is therefore advisable to prepare suitable con- tainers to collect and store momentarily all solid and fluid materials that must not be scattered in the envi- ronment to avoid pollution.
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