Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Raising the Machine
DANGER
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to
support the machine and cause a serious
injury.
• Use jack stands to support the raised
machine.
• Use only mechanical or hydraulic jacks to
lift the machine.
Raising the Front of the Machine
Important:
Ensure that no cables or hydraulic
components are between the jack and the frame.
Figure 41
1. Front jacking point—frame
tube
2. Front jack stand
point—front axle tube
1.
Chock the 2 rear wheels with chocks to prevent
the machine from moving.
2.
Position the jack securely under the desired
jacking point.
3.
After raising the front of the machine, use an
appropriate jack stand under the machine frame
to support the machine.
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3. Front of the machine
Raising the Rear of the Machine
Important:
Ensure that no cables or hydraulic
components are between the jack and the frame.
1. Rear of the machine
2. Rear jacking point—frame
tube
1.
Chock the 2 front wheels with chocks to prevent
the machine from moving.
2.
Position the jack securely under the desired
jacking point.
Important:
4-wheel-drive machines have
hydraulic lines that run close to the frame.
Ensure that your jack is positioned so that
the hydraulic lines are not damaged while
the machine is raised.
3.
After raising the front of the machine, use an
appropriate jack stand under the machine frame
to support the machine.
Raising the Hood
1.
Release the straps from each side of the
machine
(Figure
46
Figure 42
3. Rear jack stand
point—frame tube
43).
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