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Rhino RD180
MACHINE OPERATION
Engaging the Hopper Safety Stopper
The safety stopper is a device used to prevent the hopper from falling down
while cleaning or during maintenance works.
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Start the engine.
3. Li hopper completely.
4. Release the safety stopper from its retaining posi on.
5. Place the safety stopper in the slot provided in the chassis.
6. Lower the hopper ll it locks in posi on.
7. Switch off the engine and remove key.
WARNING:
DO NOT STAND UNDER A RAISED HOPPER WITHOUT THE
SAFETY STOPPER ENGAGED.
Disengaging the Hopper Safety Stopper
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Start the engine.
3. Raise hopper up completely.
4. Release the safety stopper from the locked posi on.
5. Place the safety stopper back in its storage posi on.
6. Lower the hopper.
7. Switch off the engine and remove key.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
ALWAYS
NEVER
While sweeping or passing a ramp, always drive the
machine with its front side facing uphill.
Never drive the machine downhill with a full hopper,
there is a chance of losing trac on and stability leading
to risk of accidents.
Driving downhill with a raised hopper is very dangerous
and may cause the machine to p over leading to loss of
life or damage to the machine/environment.
Safety Stopper
Slot in Chassis