Section 3
OPERATION
3-16
785 Motor Grader
OPERATION
SAFETY
Operating Safety
• Always make sure no person or object is in the
line of travel before starting.
• Work slowly in tight areas.
• Do not run engine in a closed building for long
periods of time.
• Always look before changing the direction of
travel.
• Avoid leaving engine running without operator
present.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power
driven parts.
• Clothing worn by the operator should be
relatively tight and belted. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, sleeves or other items of clothing
because of the danger of catching them in
moving parts.
• Before starting the engine, always check the
brake system to ensure proper working condition
of brakes.
• Keep hands, floors and controls free from water,
grease and mud to ensure non-slip control.
• Never attempt to start or operate the grader
except from the operator's platform.
• Always keep the grader in gear when going down
steep hills.
• When transporting or driving on a road or
highway at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate
warning to the operators of other vehicles. In this
regard, check local government regulations.
• Do not oil, grease or adjust any part of the
grader while it is in motion.
• Check for faulty wiring or loose connections.
• Keep a firm grip on steering wheel at all times
when speed is increased.
• Do no allow anyone near the grader while the
driver is in the seat with the engine running.
• Reduce speed before turning or applying brakes.
Drive at speeds slow enough to ensure your
safety, especially over rough ground.
• Be sure the path ahead is clear to avoid collision
with other machines.
• Watch for overhead wires. Never touch wires with
any part of grader.
• Always lower moldboard when machine is not in
use.
• Park grader on level ground or across the slope.
Stopping Safety
• Always park the grader on solid, level ground. If
this is not possible, always park the grader at a
right angle to the slope, and set parking brake.
• Use proper flags, barriers and warning devices,
especially when parking in areas of traffic.
Maintenance Safety
• Never work on the grader with the engine
running.
• Never refuel when the engine is running. Do not
smoke while filling the fuel tank or servicing the
system.
• Do not change the engine governor settings.
• Always replace damaged or lost decals.
• Disconnect battery when working on the
electrical system or when welding on the unit.
• If battery needs a charge, be sure battery
charger is off when making connections.
• Be sure the correct battery polarity is observed
(negative (-) to negative (-) and positive (+) to
positive (+)) when connecting a battery charger
or jumper cable.
• Work slowly in tight areas.
• Do not run engine in a closed building for long
periods of time.
• Add coolant to the radiator only when the
machine is stopped or idling slowly. To avoid
being scalded when the pressure-type filler cap
is being removed, turn the cap slightly to relieve
pressure before removing the cap.
• Do not leave the engine running while making
adjustments or repairs unless specifically
recommended.
• Never allow anyone to work under a raised
moldboard or other attachments.
Courtesy of Machine.Market
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