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-1500/-1700 IHT
SECTION 2. SAFETY
PERSONAL SAFETY
Certain safety precautions must be observed
while servicing or repairing the IHT. This sec-
tion addresses some of these pre cau tions but
must not be considered an all-inclusive source
on safe ty in for ma tion. This section is to be
used in conjunction with all other safety ma te ri al
which may apply, such as:
1) Other manuals pertaining to this ma-
chine
2) Local and shop safety rules and codes
3) Governmental safety laws and reg u -
la tions
Be sure that you know and understand the
equip ment and the hazards associated with it.
Do not place speed above safety.
Notify your supervisor whenever you feel there
is any hazard involving the equipment or the
per for mance of your job.
Never allow untrained or unauthorized per-
son nel to service or repair the equipment.
WARNING
POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY
Inattention to prop er safety, operation, or
maintenance pro ce dures could result in
per son al injury, or dam age to the equip-
ment. Before servicing or re pair ing the
IHT, ful ly read and un der stand the safe ty
pre cau tions de scribed in this sec tion.
Wear appropriate clothing. Loose or hanging
clothing or jewelry can be hazardous. Use the
ap pro pri ate safety equipment, such as eye
and hear ing protection, and safety-toe and
slip-proof shoes.
Never use compressed air to clean debris from
yourself or your clothing.
TOOL SAFETY
Use the proper tools and equipment for the
task.
Inspect each tool before use and replace any
tool that may be dam aged or defective.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep the work area neat and orderly. Be sure
it is well lit, that extra tools are put away, trash
and refuse are in the proper containers, and dirt
or debris have been removed from the working
ar eas of the ma chine.
The
fl
oor should be clean and dry, and all ex-
ten sion cords or similar trip hazards should be
re moved.
SERVICING SAFETY
Certain procedures may require the vehicle to
be dis abled in order to prevent possible injury
to the servicing tech ni cian and/or by stand ers.
The loss of hydrostatic drive line power may
re sult in the loss of hydrostatic braking capabil-
ity. Proper brake maintenance is very important
should this condition develop.
Some cleaning solvents are
fl
ammable. Use
only approved cleaning materials: do not use
ex plo sive or
fl
am ma ble liquids to clean the
equip ment.
To avoid pos si ble
fi
re do not use cleaning sol-
vents in an area where a source of ignition may
be present
Discard used cleaning material in the ap pro pri-
ate containers.
This symbol points out important
safe ty instructions which, if not followed, could
en dan ger the personal safety and/or property
of your self and others. Read and follow all
in struc tions in this manual before attempting
main te nance on your transaxle. When you see
this symbol -
HEED ITS WARN ING.
