Safety
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Parking
• Park the machine on a flat, level and stable surface. If parking on a slope is
unavoidable, apply the parking brake and block the tracks at the lower end of the
machine.
→ Without a load, park the machine with the operator's step toward the uphill
→ With a load, park the machine with the operator's step toward the downhill
→ Do not park sideways on a slope.
• Observe all the previous precautions for driving, driving on a slope, loading and
driving with a load, and dumping.
• Whenever you park the machine, apply the parking brake and stop the engine.
Remove the key whenever you leave the machine unattended to prevent
unauthorized use or accidental starting.
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive. When parking the machine
indoors, make certain that the building is well ventilated and that the machine is not
close to any source of flame or spark, including appliances with pilot lights.
Servicing
• Do not service the machine when the engine is running.
• Make certain that there is adequate ventilation when operating the engine indoors
to prevent poisoning by exhaust gas.
• Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines
are in good condition before applying hydraulic pressure to the system.
• Make certain that all persons are at a safe distance away from the machine when
raising or lowering the bucket.
• Do not move the machine or leave it unattended with the bucket in the raised
position.
• Engage the bucket safety prop if you must place any part of your body under the
bucket in the raised position.