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During Operation Safety (continued)
• Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas. Exhaust gasses contain carbon
monoxide, which is lethal if inhaled.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and appropriate weather conditions. Do not
operate the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• Be aware of obstacles in close proximity to you. Failure to maintain adequate distance
from trees, walls, and other barriers may result in injury as the machine backs up during
operation if you are not attentive to the surroundings.
• Check for overhead clearance (i.e., electrical wires, branches, and doorways) before
driving under any objects and do not contact them.
• Do not overload the hopper and always keep the load level when operating the machine.
• Keep the hopper lowered and straight (if applicable) when moving, storing, loading,
transporting, and cleaning the machine.
• Do not modify the machine.
• Use care and slow down when you are operating the machine on a slippery surface.
• Always look down and behind you before moving the machine in reverse.
• If you feel uneasy operating the machine because the terrain is rough, slippery, or
unfamiliar, do not do it.
• Distribute loads evenly to improve the stability and control of the machine.
• Liquid loads shift, which can cause the machine to tip over.
Slope Safety
• Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can
result in severe injury or death. You are responsible for safe slope operation. Operating
the machine on any slope requires extra caution. Before using the machine on a slope,
do the following:
– Review and understand the slope instructions in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Always use common sense and good judgment when performing this
evaluation. Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can quickly affect the operation
of the machine on a slope.
• Do not raise the hopper on a slope. Raising the hopper on a slope affects the stability of
the machine. Keep the hopper in the lowered and straight position when on slopes.
• When operating on a slope, fold the platform up and walk behind the machine until it is
on flat ground.
• Operate up and down slopes with the heavy end of the machine uphill. Weight
distribution changes with a full hopper. A full hopper makes the front of the machine the
heavy end, so walk behind the machine with the full hopper uphill.
• Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do not operate the machine near drop-offs,
ditches, embankments, water or other hazards. The machine could suddenly roll over if a
wheel or track goes over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe distance (twice the
width of the machine) between the machine and any hazard.
3451-702A Page 4–4 Operation: During Operation