Transporting and Storage
• If the machine should become disabled, and
cannot be moved under its own power, it
should not be towed, as it would be extremely
difficult to steer and stop it.
• It is recommended that it be transported on a
flat-bed carrier or a truck/trailer. Use chains to
secure the machine on the carrier.
Storage
IMPORTANT
If the Harvester is to be stored ‘inside’ keep the
doors open to ensure good ventilation until the
procedure below is complete.
• Stop the engine and allow it to fully cool down.
• Drain the fuel tank into an approved container
and shut off the fuel. Store the fuel in a cool dry
location.
• Disconnect the battery cables.
• Keep the Harvester and fuel containers in a
locked, secure storage place, to prevent
tampering, and children from playing in the
area.
• Do not store the Harvester of fuel containers
close to heating appliances with an open flame,
such as a water heater with a pilot light.
Safe Service Procedures
• Do not service the harvester when it is moving
or the engine is running.
• When servicing a four wheel drive machine,
when necessary raise front and rear wheels
off the ground. This is to prevent the machine
being pulled of the jack stands if power is
applied to the wheels.
• Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the correct torque
as specified in the maintenance section.
• Refit all safety guards and shields that may
have been removed during service.
Tire Service
WARNING
Do not operate the harvester if any of the tires are
badly worn or damaged.
The left rear wheel/tire assembly is loaded with a
Calcium Chloride solution and is extremely heavy
(934 lb). Exercise caution when removing or
replacing it. Use suitable tools and equipment and
hoist equipment with adequate lift capacity.
It is recommended that only experienced and
qualified personnel dismantle wheel assemblies.
SAFETY
CAUTION
Operating the machine with loose wheel lug nuts
will result in damage to, and require the replace-
ment of, wheel assembly components.
• Always maintain the correct tire pressures. Do
not inflate tires above the recommended oper-
ating pressure shown on the side wall.
WARNING
Never weld or heat a wheel/tire assembly. The heat
can cause increased air pressure and result in the
tire exploding. Explosive separation of tire and rim
components can result in serious injury or death
• When inflating tires use a clip-on chuck, and a
air hose that is long enough to allow you to
stand to one side of the wheel, not in front or
over it. Use a safety cage if one is available.
Handling Chemical Products
CAUTION
To prevent serious personal injury avoid direct
exposure to hazardous chemicals. Potential
hazardous chemicals include : fuels, lubricants,
coolants, paints and adhesives.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Material Safety Data Sheets provide specific details on
chemical products that affect:
• Physical and personal health hazards.
• Safety procedures.
• Emergency response techniques.
It is recommended that the MSDS data is checked
before a job is started that involves a hazardous
chemical. This informs of the possible risks and the
safest way to proceed. Follow carefully the recom-
mendations.
Proper Waste Disposal
• Improper disposal of waste material is harmful
to the environment. Some potentially harmful
products used on machines are: oil, fuel, filters
coolant, brake fluid, and batteries.
• Use leak proof containers when draining fluids.
Do not use food or beverage containers that
someone may mistakenly drink from.
• Do not pour waste fluids onto the ground,
down a drain or into any natural water source.
• Air conditioning refrigerants are harmful to the
atmosphere. Government regulations may
require a certified technician to service and
properly recover and recycle refrigerants.
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