Ransomes Matador 71 Safety And Operation Manual page 7

TRANSPORTING
Do not transport with cutting mechanism rotating.
Operate the machine with due consideration of road
and surface conditions, inclines and local undulations.
LEAVING THE OPERATING POSITION
Park the machine on level ground. Before leaving the
operating position, stop the engine and make sure all
moving parts are stationary. Disengage all drives.
Engage parking brake.
SLOPES
TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES
Local undulations and sinkage will change the general
slope. Avoid ground conditions which can cause the
machine to slide. Keep machine speeds low on slopes
and during tight turns.
Ratchet driven machines free-wheel on downhill slopes.
Remember there is no such thing as a "safe" slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care, to guard
against overturning.
BLOCKED CUTTING CYLINDER
Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
Release blockages with care. Keep all parts of the
body away from the cutting edge. Beware of energy in
the drive which can cause rotation when the blockage
is released.
Keep other people away from the cutting unit.
ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Read all the appropriate servicing instructions. Use only
the replacement parts supplied by RANSOMES.
When adjusting the cutting cylinders take care not to
get hands and feet trapped when rotating cylinder.
Make sure that other people are not touching the
cutting unit.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer and
battery free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
When working underneath lifted parts or machines,
make sure adequate support is provided.
Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or
restraining forces which can cause parts to move
suddenly.
Do not alter engine speed above maximum quoted in
Engine Specification. Operating the engine at
excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
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When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE, DO NOT
SMOKE. Refuel outdoors only. Add fuel before starting
the engine, never add fuel while the engine is running.
Use a funnel when pouring fuel from a can into the
tank. Do not spill fuel onto hot components. If petrol 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 petrol vapours have
dissipated. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors. DO NOT fill the fuel tank
beyond the bottom of the filler neck. Replace all fuel
tank and container caps securely. Store fuel in
containers specifically designed for this purpose.
When servicing batteries, DO NOT SMOKE, and keep
naked lights away. Do not place any metal
objects across the terminals. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure. Never store equipment
with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark.
WARNING
Batteries produce explosive gases and
contain corrosive acid and supply levels of
electrical current high enough to cause
burns.
DO NOT use on loading ramps with a trailing
seat. There could be a situation where the
operators legs come into contact with the
OPC rail causing loss of control.
DO NOT make sharpe turns when the trailing
seat is fitted as this may cause the mower
and trailing seat to jack-knife causing loss of
control.
When mowing over uneven groung care
should be taken when the trailing seat is
fitted as an upward force on the hitch may
cause disconnection.
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