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GROUP 091
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TS41154
SERVICE POSITION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A FEW SIMPLE RULES WHEN SERVICING
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm.
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Do not perform any work on the machine unless you are
authorized to do so.
Maintenance can be dangerous unless performed properly. Be
satisfied that you have the necessary skills, information, correct
tools, and equipment to do the job correctly.
Standard maintenance procedures should always be observed.
Read the manufacturer's manual or find assistance if you do not
understand what you are doing.
Failure to perform the Basic Preventive Maintenance as
outlined may void machine warranty.
Read all nameplates and decals before you operate the
machine. Each nameplate and decal has important information
about operation or service.
Deflate tires before loosening any rim clamp bolts.
Always stop the engine before removing inspection covers. Do
not let tools or parts fall into the opening.
Stand away from the rear exhaust area when the engine is
running.
When running a machine indoors, be sure the building is
properly ventilated.
WARNING!
Do not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry when working on a
machine.
Always wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, shoes or other
protective articles as the job requires.
Before you work on the machine always lower the body. If you
must work on the machine with the body raised, always securely
support the body using the body prop cable.
Be sure the machine is in the "SERVICE POSITION" before
lifting the machine. Always support an elevated machine using
proper blocks and/or cribbing before beginning work on it.
Be sure the "body prop cable" is engaged when working
beneath a raised dump body.
Form SM638R1

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