mecalac TA3SH - Emergency Operating Procedures; Fuel and Engine Failure Procedures

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8. Emergency Operating Procedures
8 Emergency Operating Procedures
In the event of an emergency or system failure the following procedures must be followed to
place the machine in a position of safety or in a safe condition.
Once the machine has been rendered safe the start key and battery isolator key must be
removed to prevent start up and a warning tag placed in a prominent position warning others not
to use the machine.
The fault or failure must be rectified before the machine is put back into use.
8.1 Running Out of Fuel on a Slope
8.2 To Support or Lower the Skip with the Engine “Dead”
If the skip is partially raised and the engine fails it will lower under gravity when the control lever
is moved to the “down” position.
If the skip is raised fully it may not lower by gravity and the skip prop or other suitable method of
support must be fitted. Once the fault has been rectified and the engine restarted the skip can be
lowered normally.
8.3 “Jump Starting” the Machine
It is possible to connect a slave battery to boost a discharged battery on the machine - Refer to
figure 8.1. When doing so you must wear the correct protective clothing, gloves and a face shield
- see Safety Section in this manual.
Observe the following points:-
• The discharged battery must not be frozen.
• The slave battery must be of the same nominal voltage as the discharged battery.
• The “jumper” cables are of sufficient capacity to carry the starting current.
It is necessary to remove the floor plate to gain access to the battery - see Battery Access in
Maintenance section.
PROCEDURE
1. If Possible place the machine across the slope in a safe position.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Chock or block the wheels.
4. Re-fuel the machine.
bDANGER
NEVER reach or work under a raised skip unless the prop or other support has been fitted.
bDANGER
It is essential to avoid sparks when connecting cables to a discharged battery because the
battery generates inflammable gases and may pose a fire risk.
If the battery is frozen it may explode if the machine is “jump started” and the engine run.