Titan Leaf Pro, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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General Safety Information
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Use your turn signals well in advance.
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Allow plenty of stopping space for your trailer and tow vehicle.
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Do not drive so fast that the trailer begins to sway due to speed. Generally never drive faster than 60
m.p.h.
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Allow plenty of room for passing. A rule of thumb is that the passing distance with a trailer is 4 times
the passing distance without a trailer.
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Shift your automatic transmission into a lower gear for city driving.
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Use lower gears for climbing and descending grades.
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Do not ride the brakes while descending grades, they may get so hot that they stop working. Then
you will potentially have a runaway tow vehicle and trailer.
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To conserve fuel, don't use full throttle to climb a hill. Instead, build speed on the approach.
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Slow down for bumps in the road. Take your foot off the brake when crossing the bump.
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Do not brake while in a curve unless absolutely necessary. Instead, slow down before you enter the
curve.
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Do not apply the tow vehicle brakes to correct extreme trailer swaying. Instead, lightly apply the trailer
brakes with the hand controller.
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Make regular stops, about once each hour. Confirm that:
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The coupler is secure to the hitch and is locked,
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Electrical connectors are made,
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There is appropriate slack in the safety chains,
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There is appropriate slack in the breakaway switch pull pin cable,
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The tires are not visibly low on pressure
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Review safety items with all relevant personal at regular intervals.
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Ensure all operators are familiar with this manual before operating.
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Ensure your operation is in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
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Before operating machine, do a safety inspection. Refer to the pre-start checklist on page 4 for
general procedures.
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Make sure all personal protective equipment is in order before leaving for the job site. Recommended
equipment includes hard hat, safety goggles or ski mask, and ear protection.
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Have a fire extinguisher on hand at all times.
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Clean leaf debris from machine and engine screen after each load to prevent build-up of flammable
material. A leaf blower works well for this. This can be done during truck change-over.
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Inspect work area before operating machine. Inspect for heavy debris, such as bricks, rocks, or glass
bottles.
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Ensure all pedestrians and operators are clear of the vacuum area.
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Keep nozzle away from loose objects that may be near the collection area, and may get caught in the
nozzle.
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Remove key and chock wheels when leaving machine unattended.
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DO NOT operate machine with guard, hose, or housing cover removed. Refer to safety disconnect
section below for lock-out procedures.
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Prior to towing, inspect pintle, safety chains, lighting, running gear & trailer brakes.
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Secure pick-up nozzle for transport.
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When rotating hose per maintenance section, inspect fan for uneven wear, cracks, or looseness. Also
check housing for large heavy debris & remove.
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With the exception of the operator’s seat, no riders are allowed on the machine. Operator’s seat is for
leaf collection operations only. Maximum speed with operator not to exceed 5 MPH.
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Your Leaf Machine is equipped with two safety disconnect devices. These disconnect devices and all
wiring are to be left operable and in place at all times, for the life of the machine. One is located on the
belt guard, and the other is located on the hose connection to the blower housing. When performing any
repair or maintenance work related to these areas, remove key from ignition, and disconnect the safety
disconnect to the area needing service.