Operator's Manual

Operation
BeforeOperation
BeforeOperationSafety
•Themachinehasdifferentbalance,weight,and
handlingcharacteristicscomparedtosomeother
typesoftowedequipment.Readandunderstand
thecontentsofthisOperator'sManualbefore
operatingthemachine.Becomefamiliarwithall
controlsandknowhowtostopquickly.
•Neverallowchildrentooperatethemachine.Do
notallowadultstooperatethemachinewithout
properinstructions.Onlytrainedandauthorized
personsshouldoperatethismachine.
•Keepallshieldsandsafetydevicesinplace.Ifa
shield,safetydeviceordecalisillegibleormissing,
repairorreplaceitbeforeoperatingthemachine.
•Themachineisdesignedonlyforoff-roaduse.
Themaximumrecommendedspeedis24km/h
(15mph)withoutaloadand13km/h(8mph)with
afullload.
•Tightenanyloosenuts,bolts,andscrewsto
ensurethatthemachineisinsafeoperating
condition.Ensurethatthemachinetongue
mountingpins,hitchpins,andtonguejackarein
placeandsecure.
•Donotmodifythisequipmentinanymanner.
•Thetongueistheareaonthemachinewherethe
hitchconnectstothetowvehicle.Theweightof
thetongueaffectsthestabilityofthemachine.
–Anegativeorpositivetongueweightcancause
injurywhenconnectingordisconnectingthe
machinetothetowvehicle.Wheninstalled,
ensurethattheoptionaljackstandisproperly
engaged.
–Whentheweightofthetongueisforcedupinto
thehitchofthetowvehicle,thisproducesa
negativetongueweight.
–Whentheweightofthetongueisforceddown
ontothehitchofthetowvehicle,thisproduces
apositivetongueweight.
•Neverattachthemachinetoorremovethe
machinefromthetractionunitifthereismaterialin
thehopper.Thetonguemayipup,causinginjury.
CheckingtheMachine
BeforeOperations
Performthefollowingchecksdaily:
•CheckingtheHydraulicFluidLevel(page28)
•CheckingtheTireAirPressure(page21)
•CheckingtheHydraulicLinesandHoses(page
29)
DuringOperation
DuringOperationSafety
•Theowner/operatorcanpreventandisresponsible
foraccidentsthatmaycausepersonalinjuryor
propertydamage.
•Donotoperatethemachinewhentired,ill,or
undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
•Wearappropriateclothing,includingeye
protection;longpants;substantial,slip-resistant
footwear;andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelry.
•Nevercarrypassengersonthemachineandkeep
bystandersandpetsawayfromthemachine
duringoperation.
•Keepyourhandsandfeetoutofhopperwhilethe
machineisoperatingorengineisrunningonthe
towvehicle.
•Remainseatedwheneverthetowvehicleisin
motion.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Failing
tooperatetowvehiclesafelymayresultinan
accident,tip-overofthetowvehicle,andserious
injuryordeath.Drivecarefully,andtoprevent
tippingorlossofcontrol,dothefollowing:
–Useextremecaution,reducethespeed,and
maintainasafedistancearoundsandtraps,
ditches,waterhazards,ramps,unfamiliar
areas,orotherhazards.
–Reducethespeedofaloadedmachinewhen
negotiatingterrainundulationstoavoidcausing
themachinetobecomeunstable.
–Watchforholesorotherhiddenhazards.
–Usecautionwhenoperatingonaslope.Travel
straightupanddownslopes.Reducespeed
whenmakingsharpturnsorwhenturningon
hillsides.Avoidturningonhillsideswhenever
possible.
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