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1.6 Vehicle Modifications
Do not make modifications to your Kalmar tractor without
written approval from Kalmar Solutions, LLC. Your vehicle has
been designed and manufactured with safety and reliability in
mind. Any modifications by the operator or owner could
decrease the safety and reliability of your vehicle. Any
unauthorized vehicle modifications may also void the Kalmar
Solutions, LLC Limited Warranty. Do not risk personal safety or
vehicle reliability by making unauthorized modifications to your
Kalmar tractor. Contact Kalmar Solutions, LLC concerning any
proposed modifications to this vehicle.
1.7 Safety Checks and
Precautions
All spotting applications are demanding on the vehicle.
Maintenance is critical for the continued
SAFE
performance of
your tractor. Before operating your Kalmar tractor, it is
essential that the vehicle is in proper and safe working
condition.
The following section is intended to provide a basic knowledge
of important safety check procedures. These checks must be
performed regularly to ensure safe vehicle operation. The
frequency of these checks depends on the application of the
vehicle.
In general, the best time to make the following safety checks
would be during normal maintenance and during daily Pre-
Operation Safety Inspections.
All operators should complete a
Kalmar Daily Inspection
before climbing into the driver’s seat. This “Walk Around” is a
good way to prevent potential problems. A sample daily
inspection form is provided on page 10 of this section. Use this
as a guide to come up with an appropriate checklist for your
individual vehicle.
When performing inspections, always park the tractor on a
level surface, apply the parking brakes and chock the wheels.
Inspection
If the vehicle is used in a severe application, such as a rail
yard operation or in 24-hour operations, a more frequent
schedule should be followed. Failure to maintain the
vehicle on an appropriate schedule can lead to
component damage or injury.
