1.2.2 Travelling on public roads
IMPORTANT:
Always walk around and visually inspect entire machine. Check for damage and failure to
anything that may create a hazard or be unsafe and repair or replace it. Make sure all machine systems
operate, including but not limited to: front road lights, rear tail and brake lights, hazard warning lights ,
safety lights, parking brake, horn, windshield wiper and washer, and rear view mirrors. Follow all traffic
rules. Have hazard warning lights and / or rotating beacons on unless prohibited. It is operator’s
responsibility to determine of field lights are needed on public roads.
WARNING:
Do not exceed tire speed rating. Do not use over public roads for transporting material.
Tires may overheat and fail causing injury or death.
IMPORTANT:
See the chassis maintenance chapter for the tire load and tire inflation table.
IMPORTANT:
Some chemicals can damage rubber. Wash the tires every day after the application of
chemicals.
WARNING:
Wear eye protection and stand away from the tire while adding air to prevent possible
personal injury from blow-outs, etc.
IMPORTANT:
Air temperature can have a large effect on tire pressure.
1.2.3 Prevent machine runaway
Never by-pass start the engine by making a
connection across starter terminals. Engine will
start and machine will move if normal circuitry is
bypassed.
WARNING:
Possible injury or death can result
from machine runaway. Never start
engine while standing on ground.
Start engine only from operator's
seat with seat belt on, drive lever in
neutral and parking brake engaged.
Fig. 15
1.2.4 Stopping and parking
Machine overturns, collisions, runaways and crushing accidents can occur when an operator ignores safety
procedures.
Signal before stopping, turning or slowing down on public roads, or anywhere it will cause a potential
hazard.
Pull over to side of road before stopping.
Be extremely careful when stopping on slippery surfaces and with heavy loads.
Always engage parking brake when machine is stopped. Parking brake is automatically applied after 5
seconds when the machine has stopped.
Remove key to prevent any unauthorized personnel from operating machine.
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