SAFETY PRECAUTIONS START-UP Never start the engine indoors unless proper exhaust ventilation is provided to remove deadly exhaust gases. Once the engine is running, move the machine outdoors as soon as possible. Exhaust gases are hazardous and can cause unconsciousness and death. Use of the seat belt with the ROPS is strongly recommended. In the event of a rollover, stay with the machine. Experience has shown this will reduce the chance and seriousness of injury. Before moving the machine, check the brakes, steering, attachment controls and safety devices. DO NOT operate the machine until any unsafe conditions have been corrected. Sit in the operator’s seat before operating any controls.
Keep hands and footwear free of grease, water and mud to insure positive control movement. Before moving the machine, sound the horn to warn nearby personnel. Before starting the engine, or when machine is standing with the engine running: place the transmission directional lever in neutral (N), apply the parking brake and lower any raised equipment. Release the parking brake before moving the machine. The brake could burn or be damaged if the machine is driven with it applied. DO NOT SMOKE when using the ether start. Do not use the ether start when the air temperature is above freezing. Follow the correct method for starting the engine. Refer to “STARTING ENGINE” in Section 2.
Turn off the defroster fan before adjusting it to avoid injury. Before driving the machine, adjust the seat and fasten the seat belt. Adjust the seat for maximum comfort and control of the machine. Adjust the seat belt to fii snugly and low around the hips to lessen the chance and severity of injury in the event of an accident. Never wear the seat belt across the abdomen. NEVER HAUL PASSENGERS. Only the operator should be on the machine when it is moving. Use caution and follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using external heaters to warm the power train in cold weather. GENERAL OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Stay alert and aware of what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate when fatigued or ill. Know your machine and its capabilities. Use the machine only for its intended purposes. For your safety, read the Operation and Maintenance Manual carefully and follow all instructions and precautions. because a loss of control may result. Stop the machine, apply the parking brake and then adjust the seat. Keep head, limbs and body inside the operator’s compartment at all times because of the chance of being injured by hazards outside the operator’s compartment. Provide proper ventilation when operating in a closed area to minimize the danger of exhaust gases. Exhaust gases are hazardous and can cause unconsciousness and death.
NEVER allow anyone near the center articulation pivot. If the machine turned, they could be crushed. Maintain clear vision of all work and travel areas. Keep windows and mirrors clean and repaired. NEVER allow anyone to stand on the ladder when the bucket is raised or the machine is moving or turning to prevent injury from falling, crushing or falling material. Look in the intended travel direction to be sure personnel and allied equipment do not interfere with the machine’s work pattern. Do not operate if exposed personnel enter the immediate work area. NEVER get on or off the machine while it is moving because serious injury or death could result.
Turn on the machine’s lights at night and times of poor visibility to see and be seen. After starting and while operating, observe instruments and warning lights frequently. Investigate any unusual indications or noises in the machine. DO NOT adjust the seat while the machine is moving 1-4