. MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1.
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service
area clean and
dry.
- Be sure electrical
outlets and tools
are properly
grounded.
- Use adequate
light for the job at
hand.
3. Make sure there is
plenty of ventilation. Never operate the en-
gine of the towing vehicle in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, set the brake, and turn fuel valve off.
5. Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
6. Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to
restore your equipment to original specifica
-
tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi-
ble for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories.
8. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be
kept readily
accessible while
performing main-
tenance on this
equipment.
9. Periodically tighten all bolts,
nuts and screws and check that all electrical
and fuel connections are properly secured to
ensure unit is in a safe condition.
10. When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in
service.
.8 REFUELING SAFETY
1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before re-
fueling. Clean up spilled fuel before restarting
engine.
3. Do not refuel the machine
while smoking or when
near open flame or sparks.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5. Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of ac
-
cumulated trash, grease and debris.
.9 TIRE SAFETY
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce
an explosion which may result in serious
injury or death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and experience to
do the job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service
perform required tire maintenance.
4. When replacing worn tires, make sure they
meet the original tire specifications. Never
undersize.
