Maintenance Tasks, Cleaning And Maintenance Intervals 1/4 - AS MOTOR Sherpa AS 920 2WD Workshop Manual

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Maintenance tasks, cleaning and maintenance intervals 1/4

Maintenance and cleaning (general information)
To ensure the full functionality, the safety and a long service life of the
machine, regular maintenance and cleaning of the machine is essential.
All necessary activities and their intervals are listed on the following pages.
Prior to maintenance
Danger! Danger of injury if maintenance and cleaning tasks are
performed when the engine is running. Only execute maintenance tasks when
the engine is running if this is explicitly required.
Prior to all maintenance and cleaning tasks when the engine is at a standstill:
 Let the device cool for at least 20 minutes.
 Close the fuel tap and the tank ventilation.
 Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
Warning! The device can tip or fall over and cause severe injuries.
The device can be lifted or tilted to execute maintenance, repair or cleaning
tasks on the underside of the device.
 Only lift the device on a level substrate.
 Only use hoists and ramps that are suitable.
 Only attach hoists on the main frame, only the main frame can bear the
weight.
 Safeguard the device against tipping over or falling.
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 Stay out of the tipping area.
 Do not tilt the device more than 23 degrees (AS 940 XL), 18 degrees (AS
920) and 21 degrees (AS 940). Otherwise the device can fall over, it can be
damaged and contamination can occur due to escaping fluids.
Clean the device:
 Thoroughly clean the device after each use. Particularly the underside and
the blade enclosure.
 Clean the air grille, engine cooling unit and engine.
 Clean the transmission housing and transmission fan.
 Danger of fire!
on the exhaust system.
 For cleaning use brooms, brushes, damp cloths and wood or plastic
spatulas.
 Do not clean with a high-pressure cleaner!
 Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents.
Thorough visual inspection:
Check the following for safe operation of the machine:
 Nuts, bolts, screws, fuel lines, air filter for firm seat
 Ignition cable and ignition connector for damage
 Covers, protective cloths, muffler
 Tank, fuel tap, carburettor, engine, transmission, battery, hydraulic system
for leaks
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Particularly ensure clean parts
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