©2019 JBT LEKTRO, INC. All rights reserved.
October 2019
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.3
GENERAL SAFETY
DANGER
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THE GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS
SECTION PLUS THE OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL MAY CAUSE DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
1.3.1
RESPONSIBILITY
The tractor operator, tractor owner, and JBT LEKTRO, Inc. have the following responsibilities:
•
Operator:
The tractor operator has overall responsibility for the safe operation of the tractor
and aircraft under tow, as well as the safety of all personnel affected by the towing operation.
Where required, the operator will assign wing walkers and/or signaling personnel to assist in
the safe movement of the tractor and aircraft. This responsibility extends to performing and
documenting pre-use safety checks before first use of the tractor on each work shift, as
described in this manual.
•
Owner:
The tractor owner is responsible for ensuring the following:
> Operating personnel are formally trained and qualified to operate the tractor.
> The tractor is maintained and serviced only by qualified and authorized personnel as
prescribed in both this manual and the accompanying
Service Manual
, unless
specifically directed otherwise by JBT LEKTRO, Inc.
•
JBT LEKTRO, Inc.:
JBT LEKTRO, Inc. is responsible for ensuring that all information
pertinent to safe tractor operation, maintenance, and service is both current and available to
the owner or owner's agent on a timely basis.
1.3.2
PRECAUTIONS
• Always report any tractor damage or serviceability issue to a supervisor immediately.
• Always understand all operating instructions before using the tractor.
• Always comply with all published operating instructions and airport traffic safety regulations
while using the tractor.
• Always drive the tractor only while properly positioned completely within the Operator
Compartment, with either the arm rests in the horizontal deployed position or the seat belt
fastened, depending on tractor equipment.
• Always ensure that all loads being moved are secured.
AUTHORED BY ANTHONY HERNANDEZ - (415)786-2081 - [email protected]
