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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DURING MAINTENANCE
When performing maintenance, follow
all safety instructions contained in the
manufacturer’s operation and service
manuals, as well as the following
safety procedures:
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Properly immobilize utility vehicle
before beginning any maintenance.
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Properly block chassis before
working underneath utility vehicle.
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Before disconnecting any part of the
fuel system, drain the applicable
part of the system to prevent fuel
leaks.
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Avoid fire hazards, and have
appropriate fire protection
equipment available.
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Before performing any maintenance,
disable the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions.
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Use only properly insulated tools
when working on electrically
powered utility vehicles or around
batteries.
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Maintain all safety devices, includ-
ing brakes, steering mechanisms,
warning devices and governors, in
a safe operating condition. Do not
modify these safety devices as
supplied by the manufacturer.
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After each maintenance or repair,
the vehicle must be driven by a
qualified, trained and authorized
person – in an area free of
pedestrian traffic – to ensure proper
operation and adjustment.
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Record all maintenance performed
in a maintenance record log by
date, name of person performing
maintenance and type of
maintenance. Periodically inspect
maintenance log to ensure
accurate and complete entries.
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Maintain in a legible condition all
nameplates, warnings, and
instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
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If new nameplates, warnings or
instructions are needed, contact
your Yamaha dealer.
FUEL HANDLING/
STORAGE AND
BATTERY CHARGING
Take the following precautions to
ensure maintenance worker safety:
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Supervise the storage and
handling of liquid fuels in
accordance with applicable fire
and safety requirements.
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Only use battery charging facilities
and procedures that are in
accordance with applicable
ordinances and regulations.
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Periodically inspect fueling to be
certain that applicable safety
codes, regulations and
procedures are being followed.
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