Kalmar Ottawa, Operator'S Manual

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5
Owner Information
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 it is
extremely important 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 and what to look
for. These checks must be performed regu-
larly 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 fol-
lowing safety checks would be during
normal maintenance and during daily
Pre-Operation Safety Inspections.
Kalmar Industries Corp. highly recom-
mends that all operators complete a
Pre-Operation Safety Inspection before
climbing into the drivers seat. This “Walk-
Around” is a good way to prevent poten-
tial problems. A sample “Pre-Operation
Safety Checklist is provided on page A-6
of this section. Use this as a guide to come
up with an appropriate checklist for your
individual vehicle.
During each scheduled maintenance
interval or at least once a month, a quali-
fied mechanic should inspect all of the
following areas:
NOTE - If the vehicle is used in a severe
application, such as a rail yard operation or in
24 hour operations, a more frequent schedule
may be required.
When parts or service are required always
have the serial number of the vehicle
ready before contacting your Kalmar
dealer. The serial number is located on
an ID plate inside of the cab.
Kalmar is proud to have been the leader in
the Port and Terminal Tractor Industry for
over 40 years. We strive to serve our cus-
tomers in every way possible. Thank you
for buying our Kalmar tractor. We know it
will serve you well for many years.
If, for any reason, you are not able to
obtain assistance from any Kalmar dealer,
feel free to contact Kalmar Industries Corp.
directly.
For Assistance Call:
Kalmar Industries Corp.
Service Department
785-242-2200
VEHICLE
MODIFICATIONS
Do not make modifications to your trac-
tor without written approval from Kalmar
Industries Corp.. 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 Industries Corp.
Limited Warranty. Do not risk personal
safety or vehicle reliability by making un-
authorized modifications to your Kalmar
tractor. Contact Kalmar concerning any
proposed modifications to this vehicle.
SAFETY-CHEC
KS AND