When starting the engine:
Sit on operator's seat and engage parking
brake.
Disengage any attachments and return hand
throttle lever to OFF position (if so equipped).
Move shift lever to NEUTRAL and depress
clutch pedal.
Keep foot off accelerator pedal.
Turn ignition key to ON, hold glow plug switch
ON. (Maximum 30 seconds)
Turn ignition key to START.
Using the machine demands attention. Failure to
operate vehicle safely may result in a accident, tip over
of vehicle and serious injury or death. Drive carefully. To
prevent tipping or loss of control:
Use extreme caution, reduce speed and
maintain a safe distance around indoor obstacles,
ditches, creeks, ramps, any unfamiliar areas or
other hazards.
Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
Use caution when operating vehicle on a steep
slope. Normally travel straight up and down
slopes. Reduce speed when making sharp turns
or when turning on hillsides. Avoid turning on
hillsides whenever possible.
Use extra caution when operating vehicle on
wet surfaces, at higher speeds or with a full load.
Stopping time will increase with a full load. Shift
into a lower gear before starting up or down a hill.
When loading bed, distribute load evenly. Use
extra caution if the load exceeds the dimensions of
the vehicle/bed. Operate vehicle with extra caution
when handling off-center loads that cannot be
centered. Keep loads balanced and secure to
prevent them from shifting.
Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from
reverse to forward or forward to reverse without
first coming to a complete stop.
Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that
may cause a loss of vehicle control.
When dumping, do not let anyone stand
behind vehicle and do not dump load on any one's
feet. Release tailgate latches from side of box, not
from behind.
Before backing up, look to the rear and assure
no one is behind. Back up slowly.
Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roads. Always yield the right of way to pedestrians
and other vehicles. This vehicle is not designed for
use on streets or highways. Always signal your
turns or stop early enough so other persons know
what you plan to do. Obey all traffic rules and
regulations.
Never operate vehicle in or near an area where
there is dust or fumes in the air which are explosive.
The electrical and exhaust systems of the vehicle
can produce sparks capable of igniting explosive
materials.
Always watch out for and avoid low over hangs
such as tree limbs, door jambs, over head
walkways, etc. Make sure there is enough room
over head to easily clear the vehicle and your head.
If ever unsure about safe operation, STOP
WORK and ask your supervisor.
Do not touch engine, transaxle, radiator, muffler or
muffler shield while engine is running or soon after it
has stopped because these areas may be hot enough
to cause burns.
If the machine ever vibrates abnormally, stop
immediately, turn engine off, wait for all motion to stop
and inspect for damage. Repair all damage before
commencing operation.
Before getting off the seat:
Stop movement of the machine.
Lower bed.
. Shut engine off and wait for all movement to
stop.
Set parking brake.
Remove key from ignition.
Block wheels if machine is on an incline.
Before servicing or making adjustments to the
machine, stop engine, set parking brake and remove
key from ignition to prevent accidental starting of the
engine.
Never work under a raised bed without placing a
bed safety support under bed to keep bed in raised
position.
Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight,
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system.
Keep body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for
leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
have sufficient force to penetrate skin and do serious
damage. If fluid is injected into the skin it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.
