4 Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceS
Towing
1. Do not tow heavy tow-behind attachments
(e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on
slopes greater than 5 degrees.
2. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
3. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation for weight limits for
towed equipment and towing on slopes.
4. Never allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.
5. On slopes, the weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction
and loss of control.
6. Travel slowly and allow extra distance
to stop.
7. Make wide turns to avoid jack knifing
Transporting Machines
1. This machine is not intended for use on
public roads. Machines operated on public
roads must comply with state & local
ordinances, SAE J137, and ANSI/ASABE
S279 (lighting and marking requirements).
2. Use care when loading or unloading
machines onto trailers and trucks.
3. If ramps are used, they must be full
width, stable, have an adequate capacity
rating and be secured to the trailer or
truck. Ramp angle should not exceed 25
degrees (46 percent) and trailer or truck
should be parked on level terrain.
4. Machines must be secured onto trailers
and trucks with straps, chains, cables,
ropes, or other means deemed adequate
for that purpose. The front and rear of
the machines must be secured to the
trailer or truck in both the lateral and
vertical directions.
Operator Protective System (OPS)
1. This machine is equipped with an Operator
Protective System (OPS), which includes:
a. A Roll Over Protective Structure
(ROPS) of the fixed or folding
configuration.
b. Seat belt assembly with
retractable function.
2. ROPS are structures designed to provide
a crush-resistant space for the operator
when properly seat-belted within the
designated seating area of the machine
in the event of a machine tip-over or roll-
over. Folding ROPS shall be used in their
fully upright and locked configurations
except in those circumstances whereby
they need to be momentarily folded-
down to avoid contact with items
such as tree limbs, clothes lines, guy
wires, utility poles, buildings, etc. At
other times and conditions, ROPS shall
be in their fully upright and locked
configurations.
DANGER
Damaged ROPS must be replaced prior to operator use.
3. Seat belts shall be used and shall be
properly fastened about the operator’s
waist at all times, except when the ROPS
are:
a. Not properly installed and/or
not properly secured onto the
machine.
b. Damaged in such manner that
their structural integrity has been
compromised.
c. Not in their fully upright and
locked position.
4. Seat belts are attached to the movable
portion of the seat when suspension
seats are utilized, and therefore the
seat-mounting base must be secured
to its pivot means and the pivot means
latched to the frame of the machine.
Seat belts are attached to the seat
or the frame of the machine when
non-suspension (standard) seats are
provided, however, if a suspension kit
is added to a seat, the seat belt must
be attached to the movable portion of
the seat or suspension mechanism, the
seat-mounting base must be secured to
its pivot means, and the pivot means be
latched to the frame of the machine.
DANGER
If ROPS are folded down or missing, seat belts shall not
be fastened. Worn or damaged seat belt assemblies
must be replaced prior to operator use.
5. A brush guard or canopy may deflect
tree limbs, clothes lines, and other
obstacles that otherwise could come
in contact with the ROPS. Contact of
ROPS and/or canopies by items such
as tree limbs, clothes lines, guy wires,
and buildings, could create hazardous
conditions whereby the machine could
experience a tip-over or roll-over. A
canopy may provide protection for the
operator from some environmental
exposure (sunlight, rain, etc.).
6. The ROPS and seat belt are integral
parts of this machine and should not be
tampered with, modified in any manner,
or removed.
7. Inspect the ROPS and seat belt
assemblies on a regular basis for damage
and improper operation. Replace all
components that are damaged or
are not functioning properly with
authorized replacement parts.
8. The ROPS extends above and behind
the operator position, and therefore the
operator must be aware of potential
contact of the ROPS with items such
as trees, buildings, doorways, clothes
lines, utility wires, etc., that could cause
the machine to tip-over or rollover. Use
caution in (or avoid) areas where the
ROPS could come in contact with any
structures, trees, etc.
9. Inspect the ROPS and seat belt
assemblies on a regular basis for damage
and improper operation. Replace all
components that are damaged or
are not functioning properly with
authorized replacement parts.
10. Failure to use the seat belt properly
could result in serious injury or death if
an accidental overturn occurs. In order
for the ROPS to be effective, the seat belt
must be securely fastened around the
operator at all times when the operator
is on the machine. Contact with the
ROPS during an overturn could cause
serious injury or death.
11. The ROPS will not prevent machine from
tip-overs or roll-overs.
12. Do not assume ROPS will protect you in
a tip-over or roll-over. Injuries may still
occur.
Hydraulic Devices & Systems
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may
have sufficient force to penetrate skin and
cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is injected
into the skin or eyes, see immediate medical
attention or gangrene and permanent damage
may result.
WARNING
Keep body and hands away from pinholes or nozzles
that could inject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search for
leaks! Wear gloves and safety glasses.
Safely relieve all pressure in the system before
performing any work on the system, and make
sure that:
• The ignition switch is OFF
• The key is removed
• The engine spark plug wire(s) removed
• All connections to the negative terminal
of the battery are removed
• The park brake is set
• All by-pass valves, if so equipped, are
open
• Hydraulic controls are actuated to release
pressure on pumps, cylinders, etc. If
“float” positions are available, they should
be used.
After the above operations are completed, it
should be safe to begin disconnecting the lines
or components. It is still a good idea to cover
the connection with a cloth shield and then
gently loosen connections.
WARNING
Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
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