SAFETY
Safety - 12
General Safety Procedures
for Tilmor Tractors, Attachments, & Accessories
• Never perform maintenance on the power unit and/or implement if someone is in the operator’s station.
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To reduce the hazard of fire, keep the engine and muffler areas free of debris.
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Do not touch the engine, the muffler, or other exhaust components while the engine is running or
immediately after stopping the engine. These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing and do not store near an open flame.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Operating engine at excessive
speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
• Springs may contain stored energy. Use caution when disengaging or removing springs and/or spring
loaded components.
• An obstruction or blockage in a drive system or moving/rotating parts may cause a build up of stored
energy. When the obstruction or blockage is removed, the drive system or moving/rotating parts may
move suddenly. Do not attempt to remove an obstruction or blockage with your hands. Keep hands,
feet, and clothing away from all power driven parts.
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Dispose of all fluids in accordance with local laws.
Fuel Safety
• To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Do not refuel the machine while smoking or at a location near flames or sparks.
• Always refuel the machine outdoors.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container indoors where the fuel or fumes can reach an open flame,
spark, or pilot light.
• Only store fuel in an approved container. Keep out of reach of children.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place con
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tainers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, refuel
the machine using a portable container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
• Never remove the fuel cap while on a slope. Only remove when parked on a level surface.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Overfilling of the fuel tank could result in engine flooding, fuel leakage
from the tank, or damage to the emissions control system.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the power unit away from the fuel spill and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
• If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained outdoors into an approved container.
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Dispose of all fluids in accordance with local laws.
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The fuel system is equipped with a shut-off valve. Shut off the fuel when transporting the machine to
and from the job, when parking the machine indoors, or when servicing the fuel system.
Maintenance (continued)
