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4.4 HOSE REEL
Some trucks may be equipped with a spring-rewind
hose reel. To operate the hose reel:
1. Ensure the water tank has adequate water for
the operation.
2. Using the Water Control System, make sure the
water pump is engaged and running.
3. If equipped with a high idle switch, engage the
high idle prior to dispensing water.
NOTICE
The parking brake must be set before engaging the high idle.
4. Open the ball valve.
5. Remove hose from the reel by simply pulling it
off. Maintain positive control of the hose at all
times during removal.
6. The hose is locked in place by latching the
ratchet into the pawl. Positive control of the hose
should be maintained until it is veried that the
ratchet is latched.
7. When nished with water delivery, the hose reel
is rewound by pulling on the hose, releasing
the ratchet latch, and slowly allowing the spring
tension to rewind the hose. Maintain positive
control of the hose until the ball stop contacts
the fairlead roller.
CAUTION
Prior to releasing tension on the hose, one of the following
must be met:
1. The ratchet is seated against the pawl, locking the hose
reel in place.
2. The ball stop on the hose is in contact with the fairlead
rollers.
Always “walk” a hose back into a spring rewind hose reel.
Positive control of the hose must be maintained at all times
4.5 STABILITY
When operating any machine on grade, the following
criteria must be considered: machine conguration
and model, maintenance condition, operating speed,
conditions of the terrain, uid levels, and tire ination
pressures. The skill and judgment of the operator are
of primary importance.
OPERATING RESTRICTIONS GRADE
Maximum working grade .................. 20%
Maximum side grade ......................... 10%
NOTICE
The stability of the water truck will change as the water level in
the tank shifts during operation.
A well-trained operator following the instructions
located in this manual will provide for the safest oper-
ation. Operator training provides a person with the
following abilities: observation of working and envi-
ronmental conditions, feel for the machine, identica-
tion of potential hazards, and operating the machine
safely by making appropriate decisions. Consider the
following points when working on slopes:
• Speed of travel – At higher speeds, forces of inertia
tend to make the machine less stable.
• Roughness of terrain or surface – The machine may
be less stable with uneven terrain.
• Direction of travel – Avoid operating the machine
across a slope. When possible, operate the machine
up and down the slopes.
• Place the heaviest end of the machine uphill when you
are working on an incline.
• Nature of surface – Ground that has been newly
lled with earth may collapse from the weight of the
machine.
• Surface material – Rocks and moisture of the surface
material may drastically affect the machine’s traction
and stability. Rocky surfaces may promote side slip-
ping of the machine.
• Installed components – The equipment installed
onto the base chassis or modications made to the
completed unit for reasons of service, breakdown, or
dismantling may impact the overall machine stability.
The balance of the machine will change as compo-
nents are added or subtracted.
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