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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Follow good shop practices.
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Keep service area clean and dry.
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Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
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Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation.
Never operate the engine of the engine in
a closed building. The exhaust fumes may
cause asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve off.
• Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
• Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work.
Use heavy gloves when handling sharp com-
ponents.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to re-
store your equipment to original specifications.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for
injuries or damages caused by use of unap-
proved parts and/or accessories.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should
be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this equipment.
• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws
and check that all electrical and fuel connec-
tions are properly secured to ensure unit is in
a safe condition.
• When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are replaced before returning unit to
service.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
5.1 SERVICE
5.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
1.
Engine Oil:
Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual for
maintenance and service information
2.
Grease:
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature
grease with extreme pressure (EP) perform-
ance. Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose
lithium base grease.
3.
Engine Gasoline:
Use a standard automotive unleaded gasoline
for all operating conditions.
Fuel tank capacity:
EX 27 Subaru 6.1 L (1.6 US Gal.)
EX 400 DP Subaru 7.0 L (2.2 US Gal.)
4.
Hydraulic Oil:
Use Dexron III hydraulic oil for all operating
conditions.
Reservoir 26 L (6.8 US Gal.)
5.
Storing Lubricants:
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only
if clean lubricants are used. Use clean contain-
ers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an
area protected from dust, moisture and other
contaminants.
5.1.2 GREASING
Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a
record of all scheduled maintenance.
1. Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean
thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway.
Replace fittings if necessary.
