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Service and Maintenance
9. Service and Maintenance
Regular preventive maintenance can improve performance and
prolong the life of the machine. Machine maintenance is the
owner's responsibility.
9.1
Service and Maintenance Safety
WARNING!
Risk of serious personal injury. Stop engine
before performing ANY service or maintenance
procedure. Reinstall all covers and shields
removed before putting machine back into
service.
WARNING!
Before you start service or maintenance work:
• Set the machine to a safe condition.
• Wait for the machine to cool down. Engine
components and fl uids may be hot enough to
cause burns.
• Read and understand all of the service and
maintenance safety information.
WARNING!
Wear the personal protective equipment (PPE)
that is required to complete the work safely.
This includes, but is not limited to a hard hat,
hearing protection, a face shield, protective
footwear, a respirator, and heavy gloves.
Place the machine in a safe condition before you start any
service or maintenance:
SAFE CONDITION
1. If the machine is connected to a tow vehicle, set the tow
vehicle's parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove
the ignition key.
2. If the machine has a hydraulic winch accessory installed,
remove the winch rope and strap from the log, and then
wind the winch rope into the winch.
3. Remove all material from the machine.
4. Move the log grapple to grip the rear of the main frame.
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5. Install the boom lock pin.
6. Stop the machine.
For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 41.
7. Operate each of the hydraulic controls two or three times
to relieve the pressure.
8. Disconnect the engine spark-plug wire.
Keep the spark-plug wire away from the spark plug to
prevent the engine from being started accidentally.
• Use good shop practices:
- Keep the work area clean and dry.
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- Ground electrical outlets and tools.
- Have sufficient light for good visibility.
• Use tools that are in good condition and correct for the
task. Make sure that you understand how to use the tools
before you do any work.
• Never operate an engine inside a closed building. The
exhaust fumes can cause asphyxiation.
• Wait until the engine and hydraulic system temperatures
decrease. Hot components and fluids can cause burns.
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• Never work under equipment that is not safe (for example,
supported with blocks).
• Always have a minimum of two people present during
maintenance or service. Do not work alone in case an
emergency situation occurs.
• When replacement parts are necessary, use genuine
factory replacement parts to restore your equipment
to the original specifications. The manufacturer cannot
be responsible for injuries or damage caused by use of
unapproved parts or accessories.
• Keep a fire extinguisher and first aid kit readily accessible at
all times.
• Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel to clean parts. Use a
regular cleaner.
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LXT95 / LXT115
Log Loader Trailer
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