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9
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
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Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools
are properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
•
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never
operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a
closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
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Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve off.
•
Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
•
Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work.
Use heavy or leather gloves when handling
blades.
•
Where replacement parts are necessary
for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement parts must be
used to restore your equipment to original
specifications. The manufacturer will not be
responsible for injuries or damages caused by
use of unapproved parts and/or accessories.
•
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should
be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this equipment.
•
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and
screws and check that all electrical and fuel
connections are properly secured to ensure
unit is in a safe condition.
•
When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in
service.
9�1
SERVICE
Ensure the machine is in safe condition before
working with this machine,
• grapple closed and resting on trailer
• install boom pin lock
• shut off the engine
• turn fuel valve off
• secure the trailer from movement
9�1�1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
1� Grease: Use an SAE multipurpose high
temperature grease with extreme pressure
(EP) performance. Also acceptable is an SAE
multipurpose lithium base grease.
2. Engine Oil: Refer to the engine manufacturer's
manual for maintenance and service information.
2� Engine Fuel: Refer to the engine manufacturer's
manual for fuel type information
Fuel Tank Capacity:
GX200 3.4 L (.89 US Gal.)
GX270 6.1L (1.6 US Gal.)
3� Hydraulic Oil: Use Dexron III hydraulic oil for
all operating conditions.
Reservoir Capacity 17.5 L (4.6 US Gal.)
4� Storing Lubricants: Your machine can operate
at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used.
Use clean containers to handle all lubricants.
Store them in an area protected from dust,
moisture and other contaminants.
9�1�2 GREASING
Refer to section 9.1.1 for recommended grease.
Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a
record of all scheduled maintenance.
1. Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean
thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway.
Replace fittings if necessary.
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