Ventrac 4500P - Roadway, Transport, and Maintenance Safety

SAFETY
Safety - 12
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Power Units, Attachments, & Accessories
• Pulling loads on hills decreases safety. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to determine loads that
can safely be controlled on slopes.
• Transport the machine with the attachment lowered or close to the ground to improve stability.
• While operating on slopes, drive in an up and down direction whenever possible. If turning is necessary
while driving across slopes, reduce your speed and turn slowly in the downhill direction.
• Ensure a sucient supply of fuel for continuous operation. A minimum of one-half tank of fuel is recommended.
Roadway Safety
• Operate with safety lights when operating on or near roadways.
• Obey all state and local laws concerning operation on roadways.
• Slow down and be careful of trac when operating near or crossing roadways. Stop before crossing roads
or sidewalks. Use care when approaching areas or objects that may obscure vision.
• If there is any doubt of safety conditions, discontinue the machine operation until a time when the opera-
tion can be performed safely.
• When operating near or on roadways, have a Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem clearly displayed.
Truck Or Trailer Transport
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a truck or trailer.
• Use full width ramps for loading the machine into a truck or trailer.
• The parking brake is not sucient to lock the machine during transport. Always secure the power unit and/
or attachment to the transporting vehicle securely using straps, chains, cables, or ropes. Both the front and
rear straps should be directed down and outward from the machine.
• Shut o the fuel supply to the power unit during transport on a truck or trailer.
• If equipped, turn the battery disconnect switch to the O position to shut o electrical power.
Maintenance
• Keep the safety decals legible. Remove all grease, dirt, and debris from the safety decals and instructional labels.
• If any decals are faded, illegible, or missing, contact your dealer promptly for replacements.
• When new components are installed, be sure that the current safety decals are axed to the replacement
components.
• If any component requires replacement, use only original Ventrac replacement parts.
• Always turn the battery disconnect to the O position or disconnect the battery before performing any re-
pairs. Disconnect the negative terminal rst and the positive terminal last. Reconnect the positive terminal
rst and the negative terminal last.
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