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MACHINE STORAGE

MACHINE STORAGE

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TRIM THIS EDGE ● Always use the hand rails when mounting or dismounting from the machine. Always face the machine when mounting or dismounting. This will provide more secure hand and foot mobility to help prevent slipping and possible injury.

● Remove all loose objects from the operators area and from the machine.

Loose objects can jam controls and cause accidents.

● Operate controls only when seated in the

Operators seat.

● Sound horn to alert persons in the work area. ● Before starting the engine, securely fasten your seat belt. Your machine is equipped with a ROPS cab or canopy for your protection. The seat belt can help insure your safety if it is used correctly and maintained. Never wear a seat belt loosely or with slack in the belt system.

Never wear the belt in a twisted condition or pinched between the seat structural members.

● Make sure all persons are away from the machine before you start the engine.

● Before starting the engine, be sure all operating controls are in neutral and the parking brake is applied.

MACHINE OPERATION

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● Do not turn the steering wheel until everyone is clear of the machine and the center pivot area.

● Check all controls in a clear area and make sure the machine is operating correctly.

● A frequent cause of personal injury or death is persons falling off and being runover. Do not permit other persons to ride on the machine. Only one person the operator - should be on the machine when it is in operation.

● Engine exhaust fumes can cause death. If you operate this machine in an enclosed area, make sure there is good ventilation to replace the exhaust fumes with fresh air. Dust, fog, smoke, etc, can decrease your vision and cause an accident. Stop the machine or decrease the speed until you can see everything around you in the work area.

● Contact with overhead power lines can cause severe electrical burns or death from electrocution. Make sure there is enough clearance between the machine and overhead power lines.

● Electrical cables, gas pipes, water pipes, or other underground objects can cause injury or death. Learn the location of underground hazards before you operate your machine in a new area.

● If this machine rolls over, you can be injured or killed. You must make a judgment if weather, road, or earth conditions will permit safe operation on a hill ramp, or rough ground.

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● Stay away from natural hazards, such as ditches, overhangs, etc. Walk around the work area before you start and look for hazards.

● Be alert and always know the location of all workers in your area. Keep all other persons completely away from your machine. Injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions. ● Keep the loader bucket low when moving around the work area. Be careful when you raise the load to dump.

● DO NOT operate this machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

PARKING THE MACHINE

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● Park the machine on level ground and before you leave the operators area, always lower the loader bucket to the ground, apply the parking brake, and stop the engine.

WHEEL AND TIRE SAFETY

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WARNING: DO NOT weld to wheel or rim when a tire is installed. Welding will cause an explosive air/gas mixture that will be ignited with high temperatures. This can happen to tires inflated or deflated. Removing air or breaking bead is not adequate. Tire MUST be completely removed from the rim prior to welding. SB134

WARNING: Explosive separation of the tire and/or rim parts can cause injury or death. When tire service is necessary, have a qualified tire mechanic service the tire. 84-113 TRIM THIS EDGE

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MAINTENANCE

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● Before you service the machine, put a DO NOT OPERATE tag on the instrument panel. A

DO NOT OPERATE tag is included with each new machine. Extra tags are available from your dealer.

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● Improper service or repair can cause injury or death. If you do not understand a service or adjustment procedure, see the service manual for this machine or see your dealer.

● Unauthorized modifications to this machine can cause injury or death. Do not make unauthorized modifications to this machine.

● If you must service this machine with the engine running, have another person help you. Follow the instructions in this manual or the service manual. Do not leave the operators seat with the engine running.

● Keep clear of the center pivot area of this machine when the engine is running unless the transport/service link is in the

LOCKED position. After service, return the transport/service link to the

OPERATING position. ● Metal chips or debris can cause eye injury. Always wear eye or face protection when you use a hammer on this machine. Use a hammer with a soft face, such as brass, to drive hardened pins.

● Hydraulic fluid or grease injected into your skin can cause severe injury or death. Keep your hands and body away from any pressurized leak. If the fluid is injected into your skin, see a doctor immediately and have the fluid removed.

● If you must service the machine with the loader raised, always block the loader arms.

When you service this machine, always wear face or eye protection, safety shoes, and other protective items as required

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BURN PREVENTION

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● Battery acid causes severe burns.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.

Antidote - EXTERNAL: Flush with water.

INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil.

Call a doctor immediately. EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.

● When the battery electrolyte is frozen, the battery can explode if, (1) you try to charge the battery, or (2) you try to jump start and run the engine. To prevent the battery electrolyte from freezing, try to keep the battery at full charge. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others in the area can be injured.

● Hot coolant can spray out if the radiator cap is removed. To remove the radiator cap, let the cooling system cool, turn to the first notch, wait until the pressure is released, then remove the radiator cap.

FIRE OR EXPLOSION PREVENTION

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● Engine fuel can cause an explosion or fire. Do not fill the fuel tank with the engine running, if you are near an open fire, or if you are welding, smoking, etc.

● Use nonflammable cleaning solvent to clean parts.

● Sparks or flame can cause the hydrogen gas in a battery to explode. To prevent an explosion, do the following:

1. When disconnecting the battery cables, disconnect the negative (-) cable first; when connecting the battery cables, connect the negative (-) cable last. 2. When connecting jumper cables to start the engine, use the procedure shown in this manual. See Booster Battery

Connections in this manual.

3. Do not short circuit the battery posts with metal items.

4. Do not weld, grind, or smoke near a battery.

● Sparks from the electrical system or engine exhaust can cause an explosion and fire. Before you operate this machine in an area with flammable dust or vapors, make sure there is good ventilation to remove the flammable dust or vapors before you start.

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TRIM THIS EDGE ● A fire can cause injury or death. Always have a fire extinguisher near or on the machine. Make sure the fire extinguisher is serviced according to the manufacturers instructions.

● Remove all trash or debris from the machine. Make sure that oily rags or other flammable materials are not stored on the machine.

● Check for fuel, oil, brake fluid and hydraulic fluid leaks. Replace worn or damaged hoses or lines. After repairs are made, clean the machine before you operate.

● If there has been any fuel, oil, brake fluid or hydraulic fluid leaks within the chassis, remove and inspect the sound panels which may have any fluid on them. If any fluid has penetrated or soaked into the panel the panel must be replaced. ● Starting fluid (ether) can explode and can cause injury or death. Do not breathe starting fluid vapors. Wear face protection when you remove or install a starting fluid container. Use starting fluid according to the instructions in this manual. See Cold Weather Starting in this manual.

● Keep the starting fluid (ether) container out of the reach of children.

● Before you discard an empty starting fluid (ether) container, use rubber gloves and push in on the valve in the end of the container to remove any pressure. DO

NOT make a hole in the container and

DO NOT put the container in a fire. ● Do not store starting fluid (ether) containers in the operators area. ● If you weld, grind, or use a cutting torch on this machine, always remove any starting fluid (ether) container from the machine. Use compressed air to remove any ether fumes from the area.

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

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● If you are exposed to or come in contact with hazardous chemicals you can be seriously injured. The fluids, lubricants, paints, adhesives, coolants, etc., used with your machine can be hazardous.

● Before your service this machine and before you dispose of the old fluids and lubricants, always remember the environment. DO NOT put oil or fluids into the ground or into containers that can leak. ● Check with your local environmental or recycling center or your dealer for correct disposal information.

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