SAFETY
Page B-7
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section A and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions and Warnings.
5.7
Operator Care of Personnel and Burden Carriers
8.1.345.7.1At the beginning of each shift during which
the carrier will be used, the operator shall check the
carrier condition and inspect the tires, warning
devices, lights, battery(s), speed and directional con-
trollers, brakes, and steering mechanism. If the car-
rier is found to be in need of repair, or in any way
unsafe, the matter shall be reported immediately to
the designated authority and the carrier shall not be
operated until it has been restored to safe operating
condition.
8.1.355.7.2If during operation the carrier becomes
unsafe in any way, the matter shall be reported imme-
diately to the designated authority, and the carrier
shall not be operated until it has been restored to
safe operating condition.
8.1.365.7.3Do not make repairs or adjustments unless
specifically authorized to do so.
8.1.375.7.4The engine shall be stopped and the oper-
ator shall leave the carrier while refueling.
8.1.385.7.5Spillage of oil or fuel shall be carefully and
completely absorbed or evaporated and fuel tank cap
replaced before starting engine.
8.1.395.7.6Do not operate a carrier with a leak in the
fuel system or battery(s).
8.1.405.7.7Do not use open flames for checking elec-
trolyte level in storage battery(s) or liquid level in fuel
tanks.
5 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
8.2
Introduction
8.2.16.1.1Carriers may become hazardous if mainte-
nance is neglected. Therefore, maintenance facilities,
trained personnel, and procedures shall be provided.
Such facilities may be on or off the premises.
8.3
Maintenance Procedures
8.3.16.2.1Maintenance and inspection of all carriers shall
be performed in conformance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and the following practices.
(a) A scheduled preventive maintenance, lubrication,
and inspection system shall be followed.
(b) Only qualified and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to maintain, repair, adjust, and inspect carriers.
(c) Before undertaking maintenance or repair, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendations for immobilizing the
carrier.
(d) Block chassis before working underneath it.
(e) Before disconnecting any part of the engine fuel
system of a gasoline or diesel powered carrier with grav-
ity feed fuel systems, be sure shutoff valve is closed, and
run engine until fuel system is depleted and engine stops
running.
(f) Before disconnecting any part of the engine fuel
system of LP gas powered carriers, close the LP gas cyl-
inder valve and run the engine until fuel in the system is
depleted and the engine stops running.
(g) Operation to check performance of the carrier shall
be conducted in an authorized area where safe clearance
exists.
(h) Before commencing operation of the carrier, follow
the manufacturer’s instructions and recommended proce-
dures.
(i) Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equip-
ment present in the work area. Do not use an open flame
to check level or leakage of fuel, battery electrolyte, or
coolant. Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable clean-
ing fluids for cleaning parts.
(j) Properly ventilate the work area.
(k) Handle LP gas cylinders with care. Physical dam-
age, such as dents, scrapes, or gouges, may danger-
ously weaken the tank and make it unsafe for use.
(l) Brakes, steering mechanisms, speed and direc-
tional control mechanisms, warning devices, lights, gov-
ernors, guards, and safety devices shall be inspected
regularly and maintained in a safe operating condition.
(m) Special carriers or devices designed and approved
for hazardous area operation shall be inspected to ensure
that maintenance preserves the original approved safe
operating features.
(n) Fuel systems shall be checked for leaks and condi-
tion of parts. If a leak is found, action shall be taken to
