INTRODUCTION This Handbook is provided as a guide to familiarize the operator and serviceman with the controls, recommended inspections, start-up, operating, shutdown and parking procedures for TA35 and TA40 Articulated Trucks. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS IS INVOLVED! Safety Precautions The vehicle should be properly operated and maintained to keep it in safe, efficient operating condition. Be sure that all controls are free of mud, grease, or other matter that might cause slips hazardous to the operator, serviceman, or other personnel or equipment.
Report all malfunctions to those responsible for maintenance, and, do not operate the equipment until corrected. Normal service or maintenance performed as required can prevent unexpected and unnecessary downtime. This Handbook describes general inspections, servicing and operation with the normal safety precautions required for normal servicing and operating conditions. It is not a guide however, for other than normal conditions or situations, and therefore, servicemen and operators must be safety conscious and alert to recognize potential servicing or operating safety hazards at all times, and take, necessary precautions to assure safe servicing and operation of the vehicle.
READ the CIMA Safety Manual supplied with this vehicle. 1-2