RG13II Operation • Maintenance • Parts
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Ether Starting Fluid
Ether is flammable and poisonous.
Use ether in well ventilated areas. Do not smoke while you
are replacing an ether cylinder or while you are using an
ether spray.
Do not store ether cylinders in living areas or in the operator
compartment of a machine. Do not store ether cylinders in
direct sunlight or in temperatures above 49 °C (120 °F). Keep
ether cylinders away from open flames or sparks.
Dispose of used ether cylinders properly. Do not puncture an
ether cylinder. Keep ether cylinders away from unauthorized
personnel.
Do not spray ether into an engine if the machine is equipped
with a thermal starting aid for cold weather starting.
Lines, Tubes and Hoses
Do not bend high pressure lines. Do not strike high pressure
lines. Do not install any lines that are bent or damaged.
Repair any lines that are loose or damaged. Leaks can
cause fires. Consult your Rayco dealer for repair or for
replacement parts.
Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use your bare
hand to check for leaks. Use a board or cardboard to check
for leaks. Tighten all connections to the recommended torque.
Replace the parts if any of the following conditions are present:
• End fittings are damaged or leaking
• Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
• Wires are exposed.
• Outer coverings are ballooning.
• Flexible part of the hoses are kinked.
• Outer covers have embedded armoring.
• End fittings are displaced. Make sure that all clamps,
guards, and heat shields are installed correctly. During
machine operation, this will help to prevent vibration,
rubbing against other parts, and excessive hear.
Electrical Storm Injury Prevention
When lightning is striking in the vicinity of the machine, the
operator should never attempt to operate the machine. If you
are on the ground during an electrical storm, stay away from
the vicinity of the machine!
While Operating the Machine
All personnel using this Machine must be trained in the
operation, safety and maintenance repair procedures.
Careless use of this Equipment could result in serious injury
or even death.
ALL PROCEDURES IN THE SAFETY AND OPERATION
SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD BEFORE STARTING THIS MACHINE.
• All operators must be wearing the proper Personal
Protective Equipment before attempting to start and
operate this machine.
• Do not allow children or other spectators to standby
and watch the machine in operation.
• Familiarize yourself with all of the controls in a safe
environment before starting to work with this machine.
• Always have more than one person at the job site. If an
accident occurs, someone is there to assist or obtain help.
• Never operate or allow someone to operate the machine
while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any
medication that could affect the operator’s performance
and concentration. Maintain a drug-free work place.
• Always operate this machine with all safety equipment in
place and working. Make sure all controls are properly
adjusted for safe operation.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over
speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum
safe operating speed of the engine
• Never leave this machine unattended with the engine
running.
• Use only your hand to operate the controls. Never use
a foot, knee, rope or any extension device.
• Never hand-feed this machine for any reason.
• Contact with moving parts, belts or rotating cutter wheels
can kill, injure or dismember.
• Turn off engine and wait for all movement to stop before
working on this machine. Lock-out/Tag Out all controls.
• If equipped, the Emergency Stop buttons must be
operating properly. These should each be checked and
Safety
