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2740T TRASHCUTTER OPERATOR & SAFETY MANUAL
STEP 1: PREPARE FOR SHUTDOWN.
• Immediately return hydraulic lever to neutral
position.
• Stop operating machine.
STEP 2: SHUTDOWN THE EQUIPMENT.
• Use hydraulic lever to lower machine to ground
(if in raised position).
STEP 3: ISOLATE THE EQUIPMENT.
• Freely operate remote levers to release residual
pressure from system.
• If tractor is equipped place levers in float
position.
• Shut down tractor.
IN THE EVENT OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE OR HYDRAULIC HOSE
RUPTURE, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE STEPS SET OUT BELOW.
Escaping Hydraulic fluid is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death.
STEP 4: APPLY THE LOCKOUT /
TAG-OUT DEVICE.
• Disconnect all hydraulic hoses from tractor
remotes.
• Place
Lockout
or
Out of Service
Tags on all
hoses.
STEP 5: CONTROL THE STORED ENERGY
.
• Ensure no hydraulic pressure remains in
system, slowly release bleed tap (if equipped),
or slightly loosen one hydraulic connection on
each circuit to allow any remaining fluid under
pressure to be released.
STEP 6: VERIFY ISOLATION OF
EQUIPMENT.
• Double check the steps and verify that the
equipment has been shut down and has the
Lock and Tag
Labels evident to prohibit
operation. Have repairs carried out and
defective parts replaced. Do not re-connect to
tractor or other hydraulic power source, until
system has been fully tested.
S A F E T Y
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