Scag Power Equipment TLS20-18BV, Operator'S Manual

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Section 4
7. When operating, instruct the operator to stay to the
side of the machine, never in front or behind.
WARNING
DO NOT remove the Truck Loader from the debris
box with the engine running. STOP the engine and
allow all rotation to stop.
8. If the intake nozzle or discharge becomes plugged,
shut off the engine and remove the spark plug wire.
The engine must come to a complete stop before
attempting to remove obstruction from inlet nozzle
or discharge area. Using a stick or similar item,
dislodge the clogged material. Then resume normal
operation.
9. Plan how to clear the area to reduce clearing time.
10. Collecting debris into piles for the machine to
intercept prior to start up will save time and fuel as
well as wear and tear on the unit.
11. Keep the truck loader's intake nozzle and discharge
clean.
12. Use a slow travel speed when clearing heavy or
large amounts of material.
4.6 HILLSIDE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip
over accidents which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution.
WARNING
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Poor footing
could cause a slip and fall accident. ALWAYS
FOLLOW OSHA APPROVED OPERATION.
1. Do not operate on slopes if you are uneasy or
uncertain. Ultimate responsibility for safe operation
on slopes rests with the operator.
2. Be sure of footing on slopes.
3. Caution must be used when operating on slopes,
especially when the grass is wet. Wet grass reduces
traction and control.
4. To prevent tipping or loss of control, keep all
movements on slopes slow and gradual.
5. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then
turn slowly and down hill when possible.
6. Do not start or stop on slopes. If tires lose traction,
stop the unit and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
7. Be alert for holes, rocks, roots, ruts and other hidden
hazards in the terrain. Uneven terrain could cause a
slip and fall accident.
8. Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The operator could lose footing or
balance or unit could suddenly turn over if a wheel is
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if the edge caves
in.
4.7 AFTER OPERATION
1. When machine is not in operation or in storage, lock
the hose support boom and secure hose on the
storage pin. Pull and turn the spring latch to lock the
pin securing the hose support boom in the transport
position. See Figure 4-6 & Figure 4-7.
2. When transporting the truck loader, remove the hose
assembly from the unit. The hose assembly can be
removed by loosening the two wing nuts and sliding
the intake adapter upward. See Figure 4-8.
SPRING LATCH
HOSE SUPPORT
BOOM
Figure 4-2. Locking the Hose Support Boom