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Safety
Starting and Stopping
Precautions
• Check all around motor grader to make sure that
there are no people working on the grader or in the
path of the grader before starting. DO NOT start
unitl area is clear. Death or serious injury can occur
to bystanders from being crushed under a moving
grader.
• Check brakes, steering, and other control devices in
accordance with instructions before starting. Be sure
parking brake is applied and the Direction Control
Lever (Figure 4-7) is in neutral.
• Latch seat belt and adjust to fit snugly.
• Only start and operate the grader from the operator's
seat. DO NOT bypass motor grader's neutral-start
system. If the system malfunctions, it must be repaired.
DO NOT operate the engine in an
enclosed area without proper ventillation.
Exhaust gasses are odorless and deadly.
Parking Precautions
• Park motor grader on level ground whenever possible
and always apply parking brake. On grades, park
motor grader with wheels securely blocked.
• Before leaving operator's station:
1.
Place Direction Control Lever in neutral
2. Turn off all accessories
3. Set parking brake
4. Lower all attachments
5. Shut off engine
• Remove ignition key when leaving motor grader
parked or unattended.
Braking Precautions
• Familiarize yourself with road conditions and road
surface variables in order to anticipate when a longer
stopping distance is required.
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Operating Precautions
• Always comply with local regulations regarding
moving equipment on public roads and highways.
• Know and use the hand signals required for a
particular job. Know who has the responsibility for
signaling.
• Make sure that all lights and reflectors comply with
state and local regulations. Make sure that they are
clean, in good working order, and can be seen clearly
by all traffic.
• DO NOT ride on grader attachments or moldboard.
Some work situations require more
attention to stopping distances, particularly
when going downhill. The larger the grader,
the more it will slide on a slippery surface.
The steeper the grade, the longer the
stopping distance. Familiarize yourself with
these variables so that you can anticipate
when a longer stopping distance is required.
• Check all gauges and warning instruments for proper
operation. If malfunctions are found, shut down the
grader and report the problem for resolution. If the
failure causes loss of steering control, loss of brake
control, or loss of engine power, stop motor grader
motion as quickly as possible. Apply parking brake
and keep the grader securely parked until the failure
is corrected or the grader can be safely towed.
• DO NOT operate unit when warning buzzer or light are
"ON."
• Drive the grader with care. Make sure speed is
compatible with conditions. Use caution on rough
ground, slopes, and while turning.
• Be alert for hazards and obstructions such as ditches,
trees, clifffs, overhead power lines, and areas where
there is danger of a slide.
• Be aware of and understand the job site traffic flow
patterns.
• Obey flagmen, road signs, and signals.
• Watch for bystanders. Never allow anyone to be under
the grader during operation. Never allow anyone to
reach into the grader during use.
LeeBoy Model 695 Motor Grader
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