Safety
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• Check ROPS/FOPS tilt component condition at
regular intervals. Replace damaged or worn parts
immediately.
• Allow no one under the raised lift arm and or do
not exit the machine if the lift arm is raised unless
the lift arm support is properly applied. See “Lift
Arm Support” on page 102. Disconnecting or
loosening any hydraulic line, hose, fitting or
component, parts failure, and venting hydraulic
pressure all can cause the lift arm to drop.
• Keep fuel and other fluid reservoir caps tight. Do
not start the engine until caps have been secured.
• Never attempt to bypass the keyswitch to start the
engine. Use only the proper jump-starting proce-
dure according to “Jump-Starting” on page 86.
• Never use hands to search for hydraulic fluid
leaks. Instead, use a piece of paper or cardboard.
Escaping fluid under pressure can be invisible
and can penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury. If any fluid is injected into your skin, see a
doctor at once. Injected fluid must be surgically
removed by a doctor or gangrene may result.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields
when striking metal against metal. In addition, it
is recommended that a softer (chip-resistant)
material be used to cushion the blow, otherwise,
serious injury to the eyes or other parts of the
body could result.
• Use care when seating retainer pins — retainer
pins can fly out or splinter when struck and could
cause injury.
• Do not smoke or have any spark- or flame-pro-
ducing equipment or materials in the area while
filling the fuel tank or working on the fuel or
hydraulic systems.
• Do not attempt to loosen or disconnect any
hydraulic lines, hoses, fittings, covers or caps
without first relieving hydraulic circuit pressure.
Relieve hydraulic pressure by performing the
“Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure” on
page 20 and slowly loosening the hydraulic res-
ervoir filler cap. Be careful not to touch any
hydraulic components that have been in recent
operation. Failure to heed this warning could
result in severe burns.
• Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap after
the engine has reached operating temperature or
if it is overheated. At operating temperatures,
engine coolant is extremely hot and under pres-
sure. Always wait for the engine to cool before
attempting to relieve pressure and remove the
radiator cap. Failure to heed this warning could
result in severe burns.
• Refer to the parts manual for information about
assembly of components. Always use the correct
parts and the proper torques — incorrect fastener
connections can dangerously weaken assemblies.
• Exhaust fumes can kill. Do not operate the
machine in an enclosed area unless there is ade-
quate ventilation.
• Operators should also be aware of any open win-
dows, doors or duct work into which exhaust
gases may be carried, exposing others to danger.
• Do not run the engine if repairs are being per-
formed alone. There should always be at least 2
people present if the engine must be run during
service. Both persons must maintain visual con-
tact with each other. Keep a safe distance away
from all rotating and moving parts.
• Always use the proper tools while working on the
machine. Inappropriate tools could break or slip,
causing injury, or they may not adequately per-
form intended functions.
• Unless necessary for servicing the machine, do
not open the engine cover while the engine is
running.
• Do not use the machine when maintenance is
scheduled to be performed. Postponing mainte-
nance can result in a serious reduction of the ser-
vice life of the machine, more serious and costly
equipment failures, and contribute to unsafe
operating conditions.
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