Section 2-2 - Care and Safety
General Procedures
Parking the Machine and Making it Safe
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Parking the Machine and Making it Safe
1 Position the machine on firm level ground. If possible
choose an area that is clean and dry. When possible
park the machine in a covered area if procedures
include work on the hydraulic or fuel systems.
2 Lower attachments to the ground and if necessary,
remove them. Refer to the correct documents and
procedures.
3 If necessary install the boom safety strut. K
Boom
Safety Strut ( T 2-2-4)
4 Stop the engine and apply the park brake.
5 Vent the hydraulic pressure. K Venting Hydraulic
Pressure ( T 2-2-7)
6 Remove the starter key.
7 Let the machine cool sufficiently before you do work
on, or near to, the engine or hydraulic system.
8 If procedures include work on the electrical system
disconnect the battery. K
Battery Disconnection/
Connection ( T 2-2-13)
!MWARNING
Communications
Bad communications can cause accidents. If two or
more people are working on the machine, make sure
each is aware of what the others are doing. Before
starting the engine make sure the others are clear of
the danger areas; examples of danger areas are: the
rotating blades and belt on the engine, the
attachments and linkages, and anywhere beneath or
behind the machine. People can be killed or injured if
these precautions are not taken.
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