Case CX160B Service Manual page 8

WARNING: Use insulated gloves or mittens
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when working with hot parts.
WARNING: Lower all attachments to the
ground or use stands to safely support the
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attachments before you do any maintenance
or service.
WARNING: Pin sized and smaller streams
of hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate
the skin and result in serious infection. If
hydraulic oil under pressure does penetrate
t h e s k i n , s e e k m e d i c a l t r e a t m e n t
immediately. Maintain all hoses and tubes in
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good condition. Make sure all connections
are tight. Make a replacement of any tube or
hose that is damaged or thought to be
damaged. DO NOT use your hand to check
for leaks, use a piece of cardboard or wood.
WARNING: When removing hardened pins
such as a pivot pin, or a hardened shaft, use
a soft head (brass or bronze) hammer or use
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a driver made from brass or bronze and a
steel head hammer.
WARNING: When using a hammer to
remove and install pivot pins or separate
parts using compressed air or using a
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grinder, wear eye protection that completely
encloses the eyes (approved goggles or
other approved eye protectors).
WARNING: Use suitable floor (service)
jacks or chain hoist to raise wheels or tracks
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off the floor. Always block machine in place
with suitable safety stands.
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WARNING: When servicing or repairing the
machine, keep the shop floor and operator's
compartment and steps free of oil, water,
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grease, tools, etc. Use an oil absorbing
material and/or shop cloths as required. Use
safe practices at all times.
WARNING: Some components of this
machine are very heavy. Use suitable lifting
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equipment or additional help as instructed in
this Service Manual.
WARNING: Engine exhaust fumes can
cause death. If it is necessary to start the
engine in a closed place, remove the exhaust
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fumes from the area with an exhaust pipe
extension. Open the doors and get outside
air into the area.
WARNING: When the battery electrolyte is
frozen, the battery can explode if (1), you try
to charge the battery, or (2), you try to jump
start and run the engine. To prevent the
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battery electrolyte from freezing, try to keep
the battery at full charge. If you do not follow
these instructions, you or others in the area
can be injured.
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Issued 02-06