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In Case of TroubleIn Case of Trouble
If trouble develops en route, move machine off the road at the first safe parkingIf trouble develops en route, move machine off the road at the first safe parking
place, and shut off the engine. Carefully note as many of the symptoms of theplace, and shut off the engine. Carefully note as many of the symptoms of the
trouble as possible, such as rough engine operation with loss of power andtrouble as possible, such as rough engine operation with loss of power and
overheating, or, loss of speed and transmission clutch pressure with normaloverheating, or, loss of speed and transmission clutch pressure with normal
engine operation etc..engine operation etc..
If the area in which the trouble occurs requires that the machine be leftIf the area in which the trouble occurs requires that the machine be left
unattended while the trouble is reported by phone, disconnect a battery cableunattended while the trouble is reported by phone, disconnect a battery cable
and apply security locks, if so equipped, before leaving the parked machine.and apply security locks, if so equipped, before leaving the parked machine.
Make sure body is completely lowered and the parking brake is applied.Make sure body is completely lowered and the parking brake is applied.
Report the following data as soon as possible.Report the following data as soon as possible.
1.1. Exact location.Exact location.
2.2.Destination.Destination.
3.3. The nature of the trouble (with as many details as possible) and the time andThe nature of the trouble (with as many details as possible) and the time and
conditions under which it happened.conditions under which it happened.
4.4.
The telephone number at which the machine operator can be reached.The telephone number at which the machine operator can be reached.
Note:Note:Do not attempt to restart or operate the machine unless instructed to doDo not attempt to restart or operate the machine unless instructed to do
so. An engine, pump, transmission or other component that develops a minorso. An engine, pump, transmission or other component that develops a minor
defect can be completely destroyed in just a few extra minutes of unnecessarydefect can be completely destroyed in just a few extra minutes of unnecessary
operation.operation.