OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL SWE18UF
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parts.
Preparation before maintenance
Place the machine on horizontal ground.
Lower the bucket to the ground.
Run engine at low speed without load for 5 minutes.
Pull stop handle forward, stop engine, take out key
from the switch.
Hang “DO NOT OPERATE” label at control lever.
Switch off pilot control.
Safety for maintenance
If maintenance must be made during engine
operation, there must be somebody in the cab.
If the machine must be lifted, then the angle between
boom and arm must be kept between 90-110° to support
the lifted parts stably for maintenance.
Never work under the machine being lifted by boom.
Check some parts in regular interval, repair or replace,
if necessary. (refer to chapter “maintenance” in this
manual)
Make sure all parts are in good condition and fitted
correctly. Replace worn or damaged parts. Clean any
accumulative lubricant or scraps.
When adjusting electric system or welding on
machine, disconnect grounding cable (negative pole)
of battery.
1.18 SUPPORTING MACHINE SAFELY
Prohibit repairing or maintaining machine before the
machine is well supported.
Before maintenance, lower the working device to the
ground.
If the machine or work device have to be lifted for
maintenance purpose, the machine or work device
should be well supported.
Don’t support the machine on the slag, hollow brick,
or other fragile objects.
Don’t work under machine when it is only supported
by a jack.
1.19 REMOVING RUBBISH FROM MACHINE
Keep the engine, radiator, battery, hydraulic line, fuel
tank, and cab clean.
After stopping engine, the surrounding temperature
may rise immediately. Open access door to cool
