SAFE OPERATION - 4 4. Tie down in accordance with all local and Federal regulations. 7. SERVICING THE VEHICLE Before servicing the vehicle, park it on a firm, flat and level surface, set the parking brake, lower all implements to the ground, place the range gear shift lever in neutral, stop the engine and remove the key. 1. Allow the vehicle time to cool off before working on or near the engine, muffler, radiator, etc. 2. Always stop the engine before refueling. Avoid spills and overfilling. 3. Do not smoke when working around battery or when refueling. Keep all sparks and flames away from battery and fuel tank.
The battery presents an explosive hazard, because it gives off hydrogen and oxygen especially when recharging. 4. Before "jump starting" a dead battery, read and follow all of the instructions. (See "JUMP STARTING" in "OPERATING THE ENGINE" section.) 5. Keep first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy at all times. 6. Disconnect the battery's ground cable before working on or near electric components. 7. To avoid the possibility of battery explosion, do not use or charge the refillable type battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) mark. Check the fluid level regularly and add distilled water as required so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER marks. 8.
To avoid sparks from an accidental short circuit, always disconnect the battery's ground cable (-) first and reconnect it last. (1) Hydraulic outlet (if equipped) 5. PARKING THE VEHICLE 1. Make sure the HYDRAULIC OUTLET is off (if equipped), lower all implements to the ground, place all control levers in their neutral positions, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key. 2. Make sure that the vehicle has come to a complete stop before dismounting. 3. Avoid parking on steep slopes, if at all possible park on a firm and level surface; if not, park across a slope with chock the wheels and always with attachment on the ground.
Failure to comply with this warning may allow the vehicle to move and could cause injury or death. (1) Parking brake lever 6. TRANSPORTING (1) Battery 1. Disengage power to attachment(s) when transporting or not in use. 2. Do not tow this vehicle. Use a suitable truck or trailer when transporting on public roads. 3. Use extra care when loading or unloading the vehicle into a trailer or truck.