Ransomes Parkway 2250 Plus Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual page 8

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor
or moderate injury and property damage. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT: Transport speed is for highway
use only. Never select transport speed on
grass areas or uneven or unsurfaced roads or
tracks.
The operating Instructions for the Cutting Units are
contained in a separate Publication .
WARNING
Hydraulic Fluid escaping under pressure
can penetrate skin and do serious
damage. Immediate medical assistance
must be sought.
WARNING
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°
WARNING
VENTING GAS CAN CAUSE FROST BITE
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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RANSOMES PARKWAY 2250 PLUS
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
WARNING
Batteries produce explosive gases and
contain corrosive acid and supply levels
of electrical current high enough to cause
burns.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING
WARNING
Cutting Unit Transport Latches are a
Secondary Safety Devise.
When Transporting the machine the
Cutting units should be held in the
Transport position on the Hydraulics with
the Transport Latches Engaged.
1. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Whilst seated in the driving position
With the engine at operating speed
raise the cutting units fully by
operating lift levers, return the lever to
the neutral position.
DO NOT move the lever into the
lower position.
3. Disengage drives, stop the engine and
make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and remove
the starter key.
4. Transport latches can now be engaged
or released.
Before releasing transport latches
it is important that all cutting units
are fully raised.