Maintenance - Case 845B VHP Operator's Manual

General
Prior to working on or servicing the machine::
Read carefully all safety rules in this Manual;
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Read and follow all safety decals and instructions
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attached to the machine.
Do not allow non-authorized people to operate or carry out
any servicing on the machine. Do not carry out any ser-
vicing without prior authorization. Follow the procedures
provided in this manual for maintenance and
Do not carry rings, wrist watches, jewelry, loose clothing
such as ties, torn clothes, neck scarfs, unbottoned or zi-
ppered shirts or sweaters that may get caught in moving
parts. Use of helmets, slip proof shoes, safety gloves, ear
mufflers, safety goggles, etc., is recommended.
Keep all hand rails, ladders and steps clean and free from
any foreign objects or oil spots, grease or mud to keep the
chance of slipping or stumbling to a minimum.
Do not jump on or off the machine.
Always keep both hands and one foot or both feet and
one hand on the ladders and grab handles.
Do not carry out any servicing on the machine with people
seated on the operator's seat other than an experienced
and licensed operator who is assisting in the operation .
If an implement must be operated during servicing or whi-
le working on the machine, ensure the operation is carried
out from the seat operator's position only.
Keep the operator's immediate vicinity free from any loose
objects at all times. Always lock the implements or the ma-
chine parts that will be raised, prior to carrying out any work
under these parts while they are in the raised position.
Do not allow any persons to circulate near or under the
raised implement in the unlocked condition. Avoid as
much as possible standing under an attachment in the
raised position, even if it is locked.
Never carry out any servicing on the machine with the
engine running, other than as recommended .
Where the servicing operation contemplates access to
components that cannot be reached from the ground, use
a ladder or raised catwalk. If neither of these are availa-
ble, use any means of access available on the machine.
All servicing operations shall be carried with maximum
care and caution.
Do not check or fill the fuel tank and batteries while
smoking or near a naked flame or sparks as the fluid and
fluid vapors are highly flammable.
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CHAPTER 2 – SAFETY / DECALS / HAND SIGNALS

MAINTENANCE

servicing.
If the machine must be towed, use only tiedowns provi-
ded. Engage carefully, ensuring prior to towing that the
required pins and locks are firmly attached in place.
When transporting a damaged machine, utilize as much
as possible a flat, low deck trailer. If the machine must be
towed, use local traffic signs and signaling. To load and
unload the machine, choose a flat area that offers good
ground support for the truck wheels.
Use loading ramps of sufficient height and slope. Quickly
attach machine to loading deck of the truck and block the
wheels with wedged chocks.
If there is a need for lifting or transportation of heavy
parts, use a hoist or similar equipment of proper capacity.
Use lifting supports, if provided. Ensure there are no other
persons in the vicinity.
For cleaning purposes, never use gasoline, diesel fuel or
other flammable fluids such as detergents. Use authori-
zed commercial, non-flammable, nontoxic solvents.
When using compressed air to clean parts, use sidefla-
pped safety glasses. Keep air pressure to 2 kg/cm
ximum.
Never operate the machine in closed areas, unless there
is an efficient system for aspiration of the exhaust gases.
Do not smoke, light flames or cause sparks when refue-
ling or using readily flammable products.
Do not use naked flames as lighting means when servi-
cing or looking for leaks.
When carrying out any servicing on the braking system,
which will likely make them temporarily inoperative, park
machine on level ground and chock all wheels with proper
chocks.
When working under the machine or beneath raised at-
tachments, move with caution. Wear proper safety equi-
pment such as: safety helmet, safety goggles, anti-slip
shoes and ear mufflers.
Check that all tools are in good state of repair.
When carrying out any checks where the engine must be
kept running, use the help of an operator who must be in
the operator's seat and keep him at all times within your
area of visibility.
Never carry out any service for which you have not been
authorized. Follow procedures and recommendations
provided in the technical service publications.
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