785 MOTOR GRADER
FM-4
785 MOTOR GRADER
PRE-START INSPECTION
INSPECT machine. Have any malfunctioning,
broken or missing parts corrected or replaced
before using. Hydraulic hoses should be checked
daily for wear and leaks. Replace if damaged.
CHECK that all the instruction and safety labels are
in place and readable. These are as important as
any other equipment on the machine.
READ and FOLLOW all instruction decals.
WEAR OSHA required safety equipment when
running the motor grader.
FILL the fuel tank with the engine off. Never fill fuel
tank near an open flame, when smoking.
Make sure all covers and guards are in place.
OPERATING SAFETY
ALWAYS make sure no person or object is in your
line of travel BEFORE starting.
WORK slowly in tight areas.
DO NOT run engine in a closed building for long
periods of time.
AVOID steep hills if possible.
ALWAYS look BEFORE changing your direction of
travel.
AVOID leaving engine running without operator
present.
ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.
NEVER attempt to jump clear of a tipping machine.
FATAL crushing injuries will result.
BEFORE moving machine, check that all persons
are clear.
When a signal person is used, BE SURE the
person is in view at all times.
To prevent rollaway accidents, MAKE SURE
machine is properly secured before leaving
operator's seat.
NEVER attempt to mount or stop a moving
machine.
USE handholds and steps when getting on or off
machine. Be CAREFUL of slippery conditions.
STOPPING SAFETY
ALWAYS park the motor grader on solid, level
ground in low range. If this is not possible, always
park the motor grader at a right angle to the slope.
USE proper flags, barriers and warning devices
especially when parking in areas of traffic.
DRIVING SAFETY
Know location of all bystanders before moving
machine.
BE SURE backup warning system is properly
operating.
USE a signal person when moving the machine.
AVOID power line, serious injury or death may
result.
KEEP riders off the machine.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
NEVER work on the motor grader with the engine
running.
NEVER fill the fuel tank with the engine running.
DO NOT change the engine governor settings.
ALWAYS replace damaged or lost decals.
DISCONNECT battery cables 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.
CLEAN trash from machine. Keep engine
compartment and operator's station clean.
WARN others of Service Work. Before performing
any machine work attach a "DO NOT OPERATE"
tag to steering wheel.
UNDERSTAND the service procedure before
beginning work.
ALWAYS lower attachments and implements to the
ground before servicing. If work is required on a
lifted machine or attachment, properly SUPPORT
machine attachment or implement before working
on it.
Courtesy of Machine.Market
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