Dingo K9-3 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Dingo K9-3 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Operating on Slopes
All slopes require extra caution.
n Do not operate on slopes exceeding 15 de-
grees. If a slope is greater than 5 degrees, only
go up and down (not across).
n Always have the heavy end of the machine
uphill. Weight distribution will change. An
empty bucket will make the rear of the machine
heaviest, a loaded bucket will make the front of
the machine heaviest. Various attachments will
change which end is heaviest. If you are unsure,
phone us and ask. These same rules apply when
loading and unloading the Dingo onto a trailer
or truck.
n Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn,
turn slowly keeping the heavy end of the ma-
chine uphill.
n Do not operate near ditches or embank-
ments, the machine could turn over if a wheel
goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch or the edge
caves in.
n Do not operate on wet grass, reduced trac-
tion could cause wheel slip.
n Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc from the work area. Watch for ruts or bumps
as uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
n Operate in slow speed. Put pump selector
valve in slow (turtle) position so that you will
not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
n If parking on slopes or hillsides always lower
the Dingo arms and attachment to the ground
and chock the wheels.
n If machine becomes unstable, jump clear.
Never try to stabilise the machine by putting
your foot on the ground.
Children
n Be wary of the presence of children when
operating a Dingo. Children are often attracted
to the Dingo and the work activity.
n Keep children out of the work site and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult.
n Be alert and turn the machine off if children
enter the area.
n Never carry children (or anyone) on the
Dingo or any of its attachments.
n Do not allow children to play on the Dingo
or within the Dingo work site (aside from the
danger of working machinery there may be
holes into which a child could fall or various
other dangers).
n Do not allow children to use the machine.
n Before reversing look behind and down
for small children. Be aware of blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or ends of fences that may obscure
vision.
Service
n Before performing any service, repairs,
maintenance or adjustment, stop the engine
and remove the key.
n Never run the machine in an enclosed
area.
n Perform all maintenance with the Dingo
arms fully lowered. If Dingo arms need to
be raised to perform tasks, secure them in the
raised position by using cylinder locks or a safety
stand. (Contact a Dingo representative if you
are unsure)
n Look after the Dingo. Keep nuts and bolts
tight.
n Do not tamper with safety devices. Before
each use check safety systems properly.
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