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2.9 REFUELLING SAFETY
1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu-
elling. Clean up spilled fuel before restarting
engine.
3. Do not refuel the machine
while smoking or when
near open flame or sparks.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5. Prevent fires by keeping
machine clean of accumulated trash, grease
and debris.
2.10 TIRE SAFETY
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce
an explosion which may result in serious
injury or death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and experience to
do the job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service
perform required tire maintenance.
4. When replacing worn tires, make sure they
meet the original tire specifications. Never
undersize.
2.11 BATTERY SAFETY
1. Keep all sparks and flames away from batter
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ies, as gas given off by electrolyte is explo-
sive.
2. Avoid contact with battery electrolyte: wash
off an spilled electrolyte immediately.
3. Wear safety glasses when working near bat-
teries.
4. Do not tip batteries more than 45°, to avoid
electrolyte loss.
5. To avoid injury from spark or short circuit, dis-
connect battery ground cable before servicing
any part of the electrical system.
2.13 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Comply with Provincial / state and local laws
governing safety and transporting of machin-
ery on public roads.
2. Check that all the lights, reflectors and other
lighting requirements are installed and in good
working condition.
3. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow
down for rough terrain and cornering.
4. Fold up and secure feed hopper before mov-
ing or transporting.
5. Be sure the trailer is hitched positively to the
towing vehicle and a retainer is used through
the hitch jaws. Always attach a safety chain
between the hitch and the towing vehicle.
6. Do not drink and drive.
7. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield
to oncoming traffic in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for
traffic when operating near or crossing road
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ways.
8. Never allow riders on the machine.
2.12 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not allow children to play on or around the
stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.