1.3 - General Safety, continued
b) Speed control return spring. This spring is mounted on the transmission shift bar and allows the
speed control lever to return automatically when released. Spring tension should be sufcient
to briskly snap back the speed control lever when it is released. Broken, damaged, or deformed
springs must be replaced immediately. Note: never bend, otherwise modify, or attempt to repair
this spring.
Due to the critical nature of the Speed Control Return Spring - replacement is recom-
mended every 24 months or sooner for use in extreme conditions.
In all cases, upon release of the speed control lever, the speed control
linkage should operate smoothly and freely and stop machine travel within
6 - 8’ in both forward and reverse. If the speed control linkage does not
operate smoothly and freely and/or does not automatically stop machine
travel upon release of the speed control lever, then remove machine from
service until repairs have been made.
c) The mechanical service and parking brake. The mechanical service
brake is designed to act as a reserve system to the primary dynamic hydro-
static braking provided by the hydrostatic transmission. Properly main-
tained and adjusted mechanical service brakes will stop a fully loaded
machine traveling at full speed in the event of failure of the speed control
system or loss of hydraulic pressure. A properly maintained and adjusted
parking brake will hold a fully loaded buggy in position. Please see “Ma-
chine Adjustments” in this manual for adjustment procedures.
d) Verify that all safety and instruction labels are intact and legible.
5) Inspect lug nuts for proper torque (see Safety and Operation Requirement Chart)
6) Inspect tires, wheels and tire pressure (see Safety and Operation Requirement Chart), and
tracks on machines so equipped.
7) Inspect the following controls for proper adjustment, cleanliness and operation: bed dump
valve and dumping mechanism, directional control valve, dash mounted EMERGENCY stop
switch, and steering assembly. Immediately remove from service any machine on which these
controls are not adjusted and operating properly.
8) Inspect: engine oil level, hydraulic oil level. Add Fluids as required. Repair all leaks. Follow
all maintenance as outlined in the SERVICE section of this manual.
SECTION 1
SAFETY
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