T415 Operation & Service Manual
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Safety
While Servicing and Performing
Maintenance on the Machine
• ALWAYS Block the wheels to prevent unintended
movement.
• Adhere to your LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT procedure
when performing maintenance or repairs to this
machine. Locking and tagging out equipment
safeguards those working on equipment from being
injured by its unexpected energized or releasing
stored energy.
• To prevent fires, clean debris and chaff from the
engine and muffler areas.
• Periodically check that all nuts and bolts, hose
clamps, and hydraulic fittings are tight.
• When removing the fuel cap, unscrew it slowly, and
hold it firmly. The cap may otherwise be thrown
due to pressure buildup caused by an increase in
temperature.
• For your safety, repair or replace all damaged or worn
parts immediately. Replacement parts which are
authorized by Rayco are the only parts which should
be used for repair or replacement on this machine.
• Altering this equipment, or using this equipment in
such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities
and capacities, could result in serious injury or fatality
and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
• Do not alter this machine in any manner. Alterations
such as attaching a rope to the control bar may result
in personal injury or death.
NEVER remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or reservoir
while the machine is running. Hot oil under pressure will
cause injury.
Relieve hydraulic system pressure before repairing or
adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system components
Before Starting Engine
Start the engine only from the operator compartment. Never
short across the starter terminate or across the batteries.
Shorting could damage the electrical system by bypassing
the engine neutral start system.
Inspect the condition of the seat belt (if equipped) and of
the mounting hardware. Replace any parts that are worn or
damaged. Regardless of appearance, replace the seat belt
after three years of use. Do not use a seat belt extension
on a retractable seat belt.
Adjust the seat so that full pedal travel can be achieved with
the operator’s back against the back of the seat.
Make sure that the machine is equipped with a lighting system
that is adequate for the job conditions. Make sure that all
machine lights are working properly.
Before you start the engine and before you move the machine,
make sure that no one is underneath the machine, around
the machine, or on the machine. Make sure that the area is
free of personnel.
Visibility Information
Before you start the machine, perform a walk-around
inspection in order to ensure that there are no hazards
around the machine.
While the machine is in operation, constantly survey the area
around the machine in order to identify potential hazards as
hazards become visible around the machine.
Your machine may be equipped with visual aids. Some
examples of visual aids are Closed Circuit Television and
mirrors. Before operating the machine, ensure that the visual
aids are in proper working condition and that the visual aids
are clean. Adjust the visual aids using the procedures that
are located in this Operation and Maintenance manual.
It may not be possible to provide direct visibility on large
machines to all areas around the machine. Appropriate job
site organization is required in order to minimize hazards that
are caused by restricted visibility. Job site organization is a
collection of rules and procedures that coordinates machines
and people that work together in the same area. Examples
of job site organization include the following:
• Safety instructions
• Controlled patterns of machine movement and vehicle
movement
• Workers that direct traffic to move when it is safe
• Restricted areas
• Operator training
• Warning symbols or warning signs on machines or
on vehicles
• A system of communication
• Communication between workers and operators prior
to approaching the machine
• Modifications of the machine configuration by the
user that result in a restriction of visibility shall be
evaluated.
Engine Starting
If a warning tag is attached to the start switch or to the controls,
do not start the engine. Also, do not move any controls.
Move all hydraulic controls to the NEUTRAL position before
you start the engine.
Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion
which can be harmful to your health. Always start the engine
in a well ventilated area. Always operate the engine in a
well ventilated area. If you are in an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
Before Operation