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2.9 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1.
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2.
Follow good shop practices.
• Keep service
area clean and
dry.
• Be sure electri-
cal outlets and
tools are properly
grounded.
•
Use adequate
light for the job at
hand.
3.
Make sure there is
plenty of ventilation. Never operate the tractor in
a closed building. The exhaust fumes will cause
asphyxiation.
4. Place the backhoe in a
Safe Condition
by per-
forming the following:
•
shut off hydraulics
•
shut off the engine
• ensure all components have stopped moving
• remove and pocket the ignition key
• ensure boom and swivel pins are in place, or
bucket is resting on the ground
5. Never work under equipment unless it is blocked
securely.
6.
Use personal protection devices such as eye,
hand and hearing protectors, when performing
any service or maintenance work.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for peri-
odic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore your
equipment to original specifications. The manufac
-
turer will not be responsible for injuries or dam-
ages caused by use of unapproved parts and/or
accessories.
8.
A fire extinguisher and first
aid kit should be kept readily
accessible while performing
maintenance on this equip-
ment.
9. Periodically tighten all bolts,
nuts and screws and check that all fasteners are
properly torqued.
10. When completing a maintenance or service func-
tion, make sure all safety shields and devices are
installed before placing unit in service.
2.8 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Comply with provincial / state and local laws
governing safety and transporting of machinery on
public roads.
2.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in
most localities. However some localities prohibit
their use. Local laws should be checked for all
highway lighting and marking requirements.
3. At all times, when driving the tractor and equip-
ment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32
km/h) use flashing amber warning lights and a
slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Reduce speed
on rough roads and surfaces.
4.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
5. Do not drink and drive.
6. 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 roadways.
7. Turn into curves or go up or down hills only at a
low speed and a gradual steering angle. Make
certain that at least 20% of the tractor's weight
is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage.
Slow down on rough or uneven ground.
8. Never allow riders on either tractor or machine.
9. Ensure the backhoe is in
transport mode
: main
boom and boom swivel pins and retainers in-
stalled before transporting.
Boom Swivel
Pin
Main Boom
Pin
