Service Manual User Manual

Safety
1-5
SOFT SURFACES AND SLOPES:
NEVER
work on a
vehicle parked on soft surfaces or slopes (inclined ground
or hills). Vehicle must be on hard, level surface with
wheels blocked when necessary before performing any
service. Obtain assistance, block all wheels, and add
supports if necessary before beginning any work.
SUPPORTS AND STRAPS: Install safe, stable supports,
slings or straps beneath or around a component or struc-
tural member before beginning any work.
FLUID PRESSURE: Before loosening any hydraulic or
diesel component, hoses or tubes, turn engine OFF. Wear
heavy, protective gloves and eye protection.
NEVER
check for leaks using any part of your body; use a piece
of cardboard or wood instead. If injured, see a doctor
immediately. Diesel fuel leaking under pressure can
explode. Hydraulic fluid and diesel fuel leaking under
pressure can penetrate the skin, cause infection, gan-
grene, and other serious personal injury. Relieve all pres-
sure before disconnecting any component, part, line or
hose. Slowly loosen parts and allow release of residual
pressure before removing any part or component. Before
starting engine or applying pressure, use components,
parts, hoses and pipes that are in good condition, con-
nected and tightened to the proper torque. Capture fluid
in an appropriate container and dispose of in accordance
with prevailing environmental regulations.
PRESSURE TESTING: When conducting any test, only
use test equipment that is correctly calibrated and in
good condition. Use the correct equipment in the proper
manner, and make changes or repairs as indicated by the
test procedures to achieve the desired results.
LEAVING VEHICLE: Lower the attachment to the ground
before leaving the vehicle.
TIRE PRESSURE: Always keep tires inflated to the
proper pressure to help prevent dangerous travel and
load-handling situations.
DO NOT
over-inflate tires.
1.6 SAFETY DECALS
Locations of vehicle safety and other decals are shown
on the following pages. As part of routine maintenance,
check that ALL safety and informational decals on the
vehicle are present and readable. Keep the safety decals
clean. If a replacement decal is needed, refer to the
owners/operators manual and parts catalog for the latest
parts numbers and ordering information. Or, contact
OmniQuip Parts Worldwide directly at:
1-888-872-5123
Model 3606
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Origin 10/99