Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products; During Service Life; End Of Service Life - Ransomes Mastiff 91 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

2.3GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS _____________________

2.3.1 DURING SERVICE LIFE _______________________________________________

Used oil, oil filters and engine coolant are hazardous materials. Follow the recommended procedures for their safe
disposal.
If a fluid leaks, contain the spill to make sure that the leak does not flow into the ground or drainage system. Follow the
local laws to make sure that leaks are controlled.
Follow the maintenance procedures in this manual to make sure that any damage to the local environment is controlled
safely.
When the machine completes its full-service life, the following actions must be taken.
2.3.2

END OF SERVICE LIFE _______________________________________________

These guidelines must be used with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental laws. Always use the approved local
waste disposal and agencies for recycled materials.
• Park the machine in a location to use all of the necessary lifting equipment.
• Use correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and take instruction from the technical
manuals applicable to the machine.
• Remove and store correctly
1. Batteries
2. Fuel
3. Engine coolant
4. Oils
• Disassemble the structure of the machine and refer to the technical manuals. Give attention to parts
that have mechanical pressure or tension applied to the part in the machine, i.e.the springs.
• Any parts that continue to have a service life must be separated and returned to the parts department.
• Any parts that are worn must be separated into the material groups and removed according to the
agencies for the recycled materials that are available. Common types:
• Steel
• Non ferrous metals
• Plastic materials
• Rubber
• Electrical and Electronic Components
• If an item is not easily separated into different material groups, the material must be added to the
"General discarded materials" area.
• Do not burn discarded materials.
The machinery records must show that the machine is not in operation and is discarded. Supply this serial number to
Ransomes Jacobsen Warranty Department to close their records.
• Aluminum
• Brass
• Copper
• Identified
• Can be recycled
• Can not be recycled
• Not identified
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