TurfEx RS7200, Руководство владельца/оператора

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Safety
To avoid Loss-of-control, Tip-over, and Rollover (con’t)
When pointing across an incline, slope or hill sideways
, the weight distribution between the front drive wheels and the rear wheels is similar
to level ground. However, more weight is transferred to the lower wheels which may cause the machine to rollover towards the downhill side.
This is the preferred angle for driving on gentle slopes.
Recommendations for driving across a hillside:
• Lean uphill to provide better balance for you and transfer more weight to the uphill wheels.
• Do Not change speed suddenly.
• Do Not make sharp turns as you may lose your balance and be thrown off the machine or loose control. When making turns, slow down and make gradual
turns. The machine also has a tendency to rollover when performing this maneuver.
• Avoid making downhill turns as the machine will accelerate through the turn making it more difficult for you to keep your balance and control over the
machine so as to prevent rollover.
• Avoid any obstacles that could suddenly pitch the front uphill wheel upwards causing a rollover towards the downhill side.
• If you ever loose control while driving across a slope let go of the handles and jump off to the uphill side of the machine, if necessary.
Backing up across the grade is a maneuver which in should be avoided. To avoid backing up; stop the machine, apply the brakes, step off the
Driver’s platform, steer the front of the machine in the desired direction, and gradually engage the Throttle. When backing up is unavoidable, use
caution. Read Safety Manual Warning “Reverse Operation”, for details on backing up.
Transporting
Driving up and down ramps is hazardous. The risks include tipover, rollover, loss-of-control, and back-over.
Use extreme caution when driving the RS7200 onto and off of aTransport, (such as a vehicle, carrying rack, or trailer).
• When loading and unloading, park the Transport on level pavement well away from puddles, obstacles, and curbs that may cause the operator to lose his
footing or become entrapped. Allow adequate room for the ramps to be deployed and the machine and operator to come straight on or off the Transport
platform and ramps.
• To prevent a ramp from slipping out from under the machine, make sure the ramp is securely fastened to the Transport platform and the ramp and machine
wheels are properly aligned with each other.
• Never unload a RS7200 by shifting it into Neutral and allowing it to freewheel backwards down a ramp. Rather, the driver must start the RS7200 while on
the Transport platform, shift the engine into Reverse, and inch the machine down the ramp under power using the brakes as necessary. Read Safety Manual
Warning “Reverse Operation”, for required precautions while operating the RS-7200 in reverse.
• If there is not adequate standing room for the operator on the Transport platform, the machine should be started while the operator is standing on the ground.
• If an enclosed Transport is used, use extra caution starting and operating the RS7200 inside the enclosure.
Transporting the machine over the road can be hazardous. The risks include but not limited to traffic accidents, failure of Transport system, and
ejection of the machine from the Transport.
Transporting the RS7200 requires a heavy duty Transport capable of safely carrying a fully loaded RS7200 weighing 700 lbs plus the weight of all
materials carried on the transport.
• Follow other Transport manufacturer’s precautions and always use all safety devices provided.
• DO NOT overload or unbalance the Transport or hitch.
• Use only heavy duty ramps with a minimum width of 8.5 inches and an anti-slip surface capable of supporting 1000 lbs. or the combined weight of the
machine and driver whichever is greater. The ramp angle must be 15 degrees or less.
• To prevent the machine from being thrown from the transport, always secure the machine to the Transport’s platform. Use securing devices provided by the
manufacturer or securing devices each securing device or all securing devices together must have a minimum load rating of 1,400 lbs. Elastic straps and
similar devices are NOT to be used.
• Check Transport, ramps, hitch, and securing devices each time they are used.
• Check carefully for cracked welds or cracked parts, loose or missing hardware, excessive wear or damage, or missing or nonworking safety and securing
devices.
• When a carrying rack is used, check for damage caused by the rear edge dragging or bottoming out on the pavement. This can result in structural failure of
the rack, hitch and vehicle frame or hardware.
• Do Not use the Transport if it is not in good working condition. Make necessary repairs or replacements before using.
Check wheel Fasteners
If wheel fasteners are not tight, a serious accident may occur.
• Check wheel fastener tightness frequently during the first 10 hours of operation.
• After loosening any wheel fasteners, frequently check their tightness for the next 10 hours of operation.