Maintenance Work - Fayat Group BOMAG BM 500/15 Service Manual

General – Concerning your safety
1.2.10.3 Towing the machine
1.2.11

Maintenance work

1.2.11.1 Preliminary remarks
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Tow the machine only in a case of emergency or to avoid an acci-
dent.
Before releasing the parking brake apply suitable measures to
secure the machine against unintended rolling.
Use a tractor vehicle with sufficient traction and braking power for
the unbraked towed load.
If no tow bar is used, towing is only permitted uphill.
Before starting towing operations make sure that the fastening
means are able to withstand the load and are fastened at the
points provided for this purpose.
Before removing the towing facility apply appropriate measures to
secure the machine against unintended rolling.
Comply with the maintenance work described in the operating and
maintenance instructions, including the information concerning the
replacement of parts.
Maintenance work must only be performed by qualified and author-
ized persons.
Keep unauthorized persons away from the machine.
Do not perform maintenance work while the machine is driving or
the engine is running.
Park the machine on horizontal, level, firm ground.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Remove the main battery switch.
Make sure that the engine cannot be accidentally started during
maintenance work.
Do not touch hot components.
For overhead maintenance work use the access steps and working
platforms provided or other secure means.
Use only the access steps and grips to access the machine.
Do not use machine parts as access steps.
Do not step on machine parts which are not intended for this pur-
pose.
Do not leave any tools or other objects, that could cause damage,
in the engine compartment.
BM 500/15