allen 070080, Safety & Operation Manual

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A) General Safety
Familiarity and proper training are required for the safe operation of this equipment! Equipment operated improperly or
by untrained personnel can be dangerous! Read the operating instructions contained in both this manual and the engine
manual and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls. These safety and operating instructions
for power buggies are for your protection. Careless disregard of these instructions and other construction practices could
result in accidents and injury.
This machine is equipped with instructional and safety labels. Should any of these labels become
destroyed, faded, or otherwise illegible, replace them at once. These labels can be purchased
from an AEC dealer in your trade area. Should you need the name of a dealer in your area, call
Allen Engineering at 800-643-0095 or email customerservice@alleneng.com.
All repairs to this machine must be made by a qualified service mechanic using only Allen
Engineering replacement parts or their approved equal. Any deviation from the original AEC
supplied machine in the operation, repair, and/or modifications of the machine without the
express written consent of AEC, voids all machine warranties and any liability for injuries and/or
damage to person or property.
B) Before putting this equipment into operation inspect the equipment DAILY.
Inspect this equipment on a hard and level surface with proper lighting and ventilation, away from pedestrian and vehicle
traffic. Place Fire Protection equipment/Extinguishers in Inspection Area.
1) Shut engine off. Remove Ignition Key if so equipped.
2) Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent accidental starts.
3) Block wheels in both directions to prevent machine movement.
4) Perform a detailed inspection of the following systems:
a) Speed Control Cable. This cable connects the speed control lever to the hydrostatic transmission. With all linkage
fully assembled cable travel should be smooth and easy. Approximately 15 lbs. of pressure should be required to
depress the speed control lever at the handlebar. Lever should snap back briskly when it is released. Cable should be
free of cuts, kinks, binds and sharp bends. Rubber seals to prevent entry of contamination should be intact at both
cable ends.
Due to the critical nature of the Speed Control Cable- replacement is recommended every 24 months or
sooner for use in extreme conditions.
General Safety
SECTION 1
SAFETY
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