Maintenance; Precautions When Washing The Machine - Kubota U 10-5 Operator's Manual

PRECAUTIONS WHEN WASHING THE MACHINE

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WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• Before refueling or performing maintenance on
the machine, take the following steps:
1. Park the machine on a firm, flat, and level
surface.
2. Lower the attachments and the dozer blade
to the ground.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Release the pressure from the hydraulic
system.
5. Remove the key.
6. Check the machine and the surrounding
area for any potential safety issues.
• Thoroughly read and understand the safety
warnings in this manual before performing any
work on the machine.
(See MAINTENANCE on page 9.)
PRECAUTIONS WHEN
WASHING THE MACHINE
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death:
• To prevent damage to the machine, set the
nozzle of the pressure washer to a low-pressure
setting or use a low-pressure nozzle, and
maintain a distance of at least 2 m from the
machine when washing it. If the spray is
concentrated in a single spot, or if the machine
is washed from too close with a high-pressure
flow, the following accidents, machine damage,
and malfunctions may occur:
– The wire coverings may be damaged or the
wiring may be severed, causing a fire.
– The hydraulic hoses may be damaged,
causing a high-pressure oil blowout, which
may cause injury.
– The stickers or safety labels may peel off.
– Water may
components, the engine compartment, the
CAB, or other parts of the machine, leading
to damage or malfunctions.
– The water may cause damage to the rubber
based components such as the tracks and
the oils seals, to the decorative covers and
other plastic-based components, or to the
U10-5
seep into the electronic
windows and
components.
– The paint, coatings, and plating may peel
off.
When misused, pressure washers can cause personal
injury and machine damage. Always operate the
pressure washer correctly and safely in accordance
with its operator's manual and safety labels.
Do not use a high-pressure nozzle or setting
(A) High pressure
Do not wash from close range
(A) Less than 2 m
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other glass-based
(B) Low pressure
(B) 2 m or more
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