Section 2: Important Safety Information
4220ST & 4420ST Light Utility Vehicles 700-504M
8/05/08
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Practice Safe
Maintenance
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Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment. Refer to this manual for
additional information.
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Work in a clean, dry area.
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Place the vehicle in neutral, set
parking brake, turn off engine and
remove key before performing
maintenance. Chock wheels if you
must perform maintenance on a
slope.
911
OFF
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Make sure all moving parts have
stopped and all system pressure is
relieved.
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Allow the engine to cool completely.
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Disconnect battery ground cable (-)
before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before
welding.
Prepare for
Emergencies
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Be prepared if a fire starts.
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Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
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Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
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Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition and installed
properly.
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Remove build-up of grease, oil or
debris.
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Remove all tools and unused parts
from the Treker before operation.
Wear Protective
Equipment
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Wear protective clothing and
equipment.
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Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
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Because prolonged exposure to
loud noise can cause hearing
impairment or hearing loss, it is
best to wear suitable hearing
protection such as earmuffs or
earplugs.
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Because operating equipment
safely requires your full attention,
avoid wearing radio headphones
while operating machinery.
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It is the discretion of the operator
and passenger to wear Seat Belts
when available.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be performed by trained
personnel using correct tools and
equipment.
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When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough for you to stand to one
side–not in front of or over tire
assembly. Use a safety cage if
available.
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When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel-handling
equipment adequate for weight
involved.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
