MAINTENANCE BASICS
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MAINTENANCE BASICS
• Maintenance work must only be performed by trained and
qualified personnel. Also refer to chapter "Safety Mea-
sures During Maintenance".
To ensure troublefree operation of the machine, it must be ser-
viced at regular intervals. Control daily the operating hour meter
to determine which of the maintenance measures is required.
When performing maintenance work, do not keep loose items in
your pockets. Loose items could fall into the machine during
maintenance work.
PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR MAINTENANCE
Before you start maintenance or repair work, position the ma-
chine as follows, unless stated otherwise:
1. Park the machine on solid and level ground.
2. Set the machine to the specified position for maintenance
and repair.
3. Lower the work unit to the ground and position it as shown in
the drawing.
4. Set all control levers to either the neutral or the hold position
'0'.
5. Turn the safety lever of the work hydraulic system to position
'1'.
6. If your machine is provided with ALS Electronics, you must
switch off the ALS Electronics.
7. Take out the start key and store it in a safe place.
8. Apply the parking brake.
9. Apply the warning sign you received together with the tools
at the start switch.
10. Put wheel chocks in front and behind the wheels.
11. Secure the articulated steering with the articulated steering
catch.
12. If required, remove dirt.