Introduction And Safety Precautions - Alto ATS 46 Troubleshooting Manual

INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The purpose of this guide is to provide a resource for technician training, troubleshooting, and compo-
nent repair of the Model ATS 46/53 Sweeper/Scrubber hydraulic system. The guide is written for use by the
experienced technician who is knowledgeable in mobile hydraulics and familiar with mobile industrial sweepers
and scrubbers.
For safety, observe the following warnings, failure to comply may create a serious risk of injury to yourself and
others. This machine should not be used in hazardous locations including areas of volatile dust or vapor
1. To avoid possible injury of property damage, read the operator's manual before using the machine.
2. Fire hazard. Fine dusts, fuels, solvents, and thinners can explode and cause severe burns.
3. Do not use with or near flammable materials and vapors. Use only with good ventilation.
4. Heavy machinery. Improper use can cause injury.
5. Operate only from the designated operator's position. Keep inside the body of the machine.
6. Do not leave the machine on a ramp or dock. After stopping the machine, turn all the switches off.
7. Do not dump the hopper over an open pit or dock. Do not dump the hopper when positioned on a grade
(ramp). The machine must be level (horizontal).
8. Operate only when lids, doors, and access panels are securely closed.
9. Never travel with the hopper in the raised position.
10. The operator must exhibit extreme caution when negotiating, turning, and traveling across grades or
ramps.
11. Start, stop, change direction, travel, and brake smoothly. Slow down when turning. Avoid uneven surfaces
and loose materials.
12. Watch out for obstructions, especially overhead.
13. Carry no passengers on the machine.
14. Set parking brake whenever leaving the machine. Chock (block) the wheels if the machine is to be parked
on a grade (ramp), or is to be worked on.
15. Never leave the operator's seat with the engine running.
16. Report damage or faulty operation immediately. Do not operate the machine until repairs have been
completed.
17. Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only.
To maintain the stability of this sweeper/scrubber in normal operation, the counterweights, overhead guard, rear
bumper guard, or any similar equipment, installed by the manufacturer as original equipment, should never be
removed. If it becomes necessary to remove such equipment for repair or maintenance, this equipment must be
reinstalled before the sweeper/scrubber is placed back in operation.
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