Slope Operation. Meyer AMW-00091 32 Pages
Slope Operation. Meyer AMW-00091
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• Never place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running.
• Stop engine before: refueling, cleaning, making adjustments or removing the attachment assembly.
• Follow the drive unit manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counter weights.
• Make any adjustments before operating unit.
• Do not touch parts which may be hot from operation. Allow such parts to cool before attempting to service the unit.
• Before using, always visually check that hardware is present, intact and secure. Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Never operate the machine with damaged guards, or without safety protective devices in place.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for towing weight restrictions and procedures.
• Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation.
• The Operator must understand the functions and parameters of all controls and how to operate, as well as how to STOP in an
Emergency.
SLOPE OPERATION
WARNING! Never operate on slopes greater than
17.6 percent (10°), which is a rise of
3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in 20 feet
(607 cm) horizontally.
When operating on slopes use additional wheel weights or counterweights. See your dealer to determine which weights are available and appropriate for your unit.
Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. Travel UP and
DOWN the slope, never across the face, use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR
STOP ON SLOPE.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it.
Do
• See your authorized dealer for recommendations counterweights to improve stability.
• Travel up and down slopes, not across.
• Remove obstacles such as large rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the unit. Snow can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
• Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
SAFETY
Do Not
• Do not start or stop on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the broom and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
• Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The unit could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
• Do not operate Turbo Broom on roof tops.
EMISSIONS
• Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emissions label.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Allow engine to cool before refueling.
c. Do not smoke.
d. Never refuel the unit indoors.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps securely.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
• Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
• Never run a unit in an enclosed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly and make necessary repairs if they are not functioning properly.
• Keep unit free of debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless specified otherwise in the engine manufacturer’s manual.
• Components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration.
• Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
• Check control operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
• Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making repairs.
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