Manual Scope And Required Training Level - Case CX490D Operator's Manual

Manual scope and required training level

Introduction to this manual
This manual gives information about the use of your
CASE CONSTRUCTION machine as intended and under
the conditions foreseen by CASE CONSTRUCTION dur-
ing normal operation, routine service, and maintenance.
This manual does not contain all the information that re-
lates to periodic service, conversions, and repairs that
only trained service personnel can perform. Some of
these activities may require appropriate facilities, techni-
cal skills, and/or tools that CASE CONSTRUCTION does
not supply with the machine.
The manual contains the chapters as shown on the Con-
tents pages. See the Index at the end of this manual to
locate specific items about your CASE CONSTRUCTION
machine.
Normal operation
Normal operation consists of the use of this machine
for the purpose CASE CONSTRUCTION intends by an
operator that:
• Is familiar with the machine and any mounted equip-
ment or towed equipment
• Complies with the information on operation and safe
practices as specified by CASE CONSTRUCTION in
this manual and by the signs on the machine
Normal operation includes:
• Preparation and storage of the machine
• Addition and removal of ballast
• Connection and disconnection of mounted equipment
and/or towed equipment
• Adjustment and configuration of the machine and
equipment for the specific conditions of the job site,
field, and/or crop
• Movement of components into and out of working po-
sitions
Routine service and maintenance
Routine service and maintenance consists of the daily
activities necessary to maintain the proper machine
function. The operator must:
• Be familiar with the machine characteristics
• Comply with the information on routine service and safe
practices as specified by CASE CONSTRUCTION in
this manual and by the signs on the machine
Routine service can include:
• Fueling
• Cleaning
• Washing
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• Topping up fluid levels
• Greasing
• Replacing consumable items such as light bulbs
Periodic service, conversions, and repairs
Periodic service consists of activities that are necessary
to maintain the expected life of the CASE CONSTRUC-
TION machine. These activities have defined intervals.
Trained service personnel familiar with the machine char-
acteristics must perform these activities at the defined
intervals. Trained service personnel must comply with
the information on periodic service and safe practices as
partly specified by CASE CONSTRUCTION in this man-
ual and/or other company literature.
Periodic service includes:
• Oil change service for the engine, hydraulic circuits, or
transmission
• Periodic exchange of other substances or components
as required
Conversion activities rebuild the CASE CONSTRUCTION
machine in a configuration that is appropriate for a
specific job site, crop, and/or soil conditions (e.g.,
installation of dual wheels). Conversion activities must
be done:
• By trained service personnel familiar with the machine
characteristics
• By trained service personnel that comply with the
information on conversion as partly specified by CASE
CONSTRUCTION in this manual, assembly instruc-
tions, and/or other company literature
Repair activities restore proper function to a CASE CON-
STRUCTION machine after a failure or degradation of
performance.
scrapping and/or dismantling of the machine.
Trained service personnel familiar with the machine char-
acteristics must perform these activities. Trained service
personnel must comply with the information for repair as
specified by CASE CONSTRUCTION in the service man-
ual.
Before you operate
Read this manual before you start the engine or operate
this CASE CONSTRUCTION machine. Contact your
CASE CONSTRUCTION dealer if:
• You do not understand any information in this manual
• You need more information
• You need assistance
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Dismantling activities occur during the