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7 Maintenance
7.1 Important information on maintenance
Responsibilities and prerequisites
The working order and the service life of machines are heavily dependent
on maintenance.
Daily and weekly service and maintenance on or with the machine must
be performed by specifically trained personnel.
Have the maintenance on or with the machine, delivery inspection and the
entries in the service booklet performed by a Wacker Neuson service
center, otherwise warranty claims will not be acknowledged.
It is therefore in the interest of the machine owner to perform the
mandatory maintenance on or with the machine.
This is necessary to ensure optimal functioning. Immediately repair or
replace parts that are already damaged or not working properly before
they are due for replacement.
Repair or replacement of safety-relevant parts may only be performed by
a Wacker Neuson service center.
Repair or replacement of safety-relevant parts may only be performed by
a Wacker Neuson service center.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to the machine or
personal injury caused by failure to observe the specific notices and
descriptions
Important safety instructions on maintenance on or with the machine
• Follow all safety instructions given in this Operator’s Manual.
• Follow the instructions given in chapter Safety, safety instructions
on maintenance and qualification of the operating and mainte-
nance personnel in this Operator’s Manual.
• Follow the maintenance and safety instructions given in the Operator’s
Manuals of the attachments.
• In order to avoid injury hazard, do not perform work on a hot and
running engine.
• Wear protective gloves and clothing.
• Follow the danger indications and safety instructions when performing
maintenance on or with the machine.
• Use a suitable container to collect engine/machine fluids as they flow
out and dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Attach a warning label to the control elements (for example “Machine
being serviced, do not start”).
• Stop the machine (see Preparing lubrication).
Maintenance