Hitachi ZX27U-2, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
S-7
OPERATE ONLY FROM OPERATOR'S SEAT
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Inappropriate engine starting procedures may cause the
machine to runaway, possibly resulting in serious injury
or death.
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Start the engine only when seated in the operator's
seat.
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NEVER start the engine while standing on the tracks
or on ground.
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Do not start engine by shorting across starter termi-
nals. A hazardous situation may be created and/or
possible damage to the machine may result.
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Before starting the engine, confirm that all control lev-
ers are in neutral.
SA-444
JUMP STARTING
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Failure to follow correct jump starting procedures could
result in a battery explosion or a runaway machine.
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If the engine must be jump started, be sure to follow
the instructions shown in the “OPERATING THE EN-
GINE” chapter.
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The operator must be seated in the operator’s seat so
that the machine will be under control when the engine
starts. Jump starting is a two-person operation.
•
Never use a frozen battery.
•
Failure to follow correct jump starting procedures
could result in a battery explosion or a runaway ma-
chine.
SA-032
KEEP RIDERS OFF MACHINE
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Riders on machine are subject to injury such as being
struck by
foreign objects and being thrown off the
machine.
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Riders also obstruct the operator’s view, resulting in
the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
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Only allow the operator is allowed on the machine.
Keep riders off.
SA-1292