GROVE Published 1-20-2017, Control# 483-02 2-3
CD5515-2/YB5515-2 SERVICE MANUAL SAFETY PRACTICES
General Considerations
Operational Considerations
What to Do Why
Solvents Use only cleaning fluids and solvents
that are known to be safe.
Certain types of fluids cause damage
to components and can cause skin
irritations.
Housekeeping Clean and remove all hazards from the
area.
Improves surroundings and daily
environment for everybody.
First Aid Do not overlook any cut, abrasion or
burn. Have it cleaned and dressed
properly.
What appears at first trivial could
become painful and injurious.
Make sure you know the location of the
First Aid Box.
Results in quick application of aid
procedures.
Cleanliness Plug all hose ends and connections. Ensures optimum performance.
Clean exterior of all parts before
repairing.
Dirt and abrasive dust can reduce the
efficiency and working life of a
component and lead to costly
replacement.
What to do Why
Engine Stop the engine and engage parking
brake before performing any service.
Inhibits serious injury and/or death.
Place a warning sign in cab to warn
others that service is being performed
on the crane. Disconnect the battery
leads if leaving the crane unattended.
Inhibits serious injury and/or death.
Do not attempt to start the engine while
standing beside it.
Inhibits serious injury and/or death.
Hoists Do not remove any hoist component
unless the drop block or hook and ball
are lowered to the ground.
Inhibits serious injury and/or death.
Radiator Cap Always remove the radiator cap only
when the engine cooling system is
cool. Turn the radiator cap slowly to
first stop to relieve pressure.
Escaping coolant will burn.
Supports Make sure safe and stable supports
are installed before removing any
component or structural item.
Inhibits serious injury and/or death.
Be sure to remove the ignition key
before working underneath the
machine. Always apply the parking
brake.
Inhibits accidental start and movement
of the machine which could cause
serious injury or death.
Oil Pressure Before loosening hoses or tubes, make
sure all hydraulic pressure is relieved.
A pressure explosion will cause
serious injury.
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