Midland SPD-6 - 5 O Peration; Operational Safety; Startup Procedure

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Model SPD-6
5. operAtIon
5.1 operAtIonAl sAfety
All personnel involved in the operation or maintenance
of the machine must read these precautions and
understand all warning labels.
^ Keep bystanders away from equipment while in
use. No riders are allow on machine.
^ Always wear face or eye protection, ear protection,
safety shoes, and other protective equipment
appropriate for the job.
^ Do not operate, work on or around this machine
while under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or if
feeling ill.
^ Keep clear of moving machinery at all times.
^ Switch engine off and set parking brake before
exiting operator station.
^ Return travel speed controller to neutral and
use foot brake for normal stopping. Applying
emergency brake will lock up the wheels and
machine will come to an abrupt stop.
^ You must inspect, maintain and service equipment
regularly for safe and reliable operation.
^ Operate equipment safely. Read and understand
this manual before operating machine.
^ It is your responsibility to operate this machine
safely. You must be familiar with machine and all
safety practices before use.
^ Do not allow untrained or unqualied people to
operate machine.
^ Do not jump on or off machine. Never step on
or off machine’s ladder while machine is moving.
^ Wear close tting clothing and safety equipment
that is appropriate to the job. Do not wear music
or radio headphones while operating equipment.
5.2 stArtup proCedure
^ WARNING
Carbon monoxide hazard.
Do not operate engine with machine in an
enclosed building or conned area.
Avoid actions or areas that expose you and
others to carbon monoxide
^ WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.
Before performing adjustments,
inspections, service or maintenance:
• Park machine on rm, level surface and
engage parking brake.
• Switch engine off.
• Close and lock control panel cover.
• Chock tires.
• Place “Do Not Operate” tag on
operators console.
Check the following items before operating machine:
• Check all uid levels. Add uids if low.
• Check conveyor belt for damage or missing parts.
• Check belt scraper adjustment. Adjust if needed.
• Check side board rubber wear. Replace if worn.
• Check engine fuel lter. Drain water or debris.
• Check air lter restriction gauge.
• Inate tires to rated pressure.
• Tighten front wheel lugs to 220 lb/ft of torque.
Tighten rear wheel lugs to 450 lb/ft of torque.
• Inspect tires for signs of wear or damage.
• Check hydraulic components for proper operation.
• Visually inspect belts, fan, alternator and battery.
• Inspect hydraulic hoses for signs of wear or
damage.
• Verify all guards, covers, shields and access doors
are installed and properly latched.
• Check for oil and coolant leaks.
Refer to engine manufacturers’ manual provided for