Goldacres Crop Cruiser G6 Operator's Manual page 10

Safety Information
The acid can cause blindness, burn skin and dissolve
clothing. Batteries also produce flammable hydrogen
gas (especially when charging), so keep them
separated from any sources of sparks and flames.
A vigilant operator can avoid these hazards by:
1. Wearing the correct personal protective
equipment.
2. Avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte.
3. Place into a plastic collection tray ready for disposal
if the case is found to be damaged.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
• If the electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least 15 minutes, then get
immediate medical assistance.
• Also thoroughly wash all other affected areas on
your body with water and remove all clothing.
• If you swallow any electrolyte seek medical
attention immediately.
Lifting Machine
Before raising the machine off the ground:
 Ensure that the boom is in its closed position.
 Park on a flat level, firm area and engage the park
brake.
 Empty the spray tank where possible.
 Chock all wheels that remain on the ground.
 Securely lift the machine using a jack and support
the machine on work stands.
 Do not work under the machine when supported
solely by a jack.
 Do not support the sprayer using materials that
may crumble.
Changing Wheels & Tyres
An experienced person with the correct equipment
should mount the wheels on the sprayer.
When changing a wheel on the sprayer ensure that
the sprayer is on firm level ground and the wheels are
chocked.
Tyre Maintenance
Maintain correct tyre pressure at all times. Inflation
of tyres above or below the recommended pressure
exerts additional pressure on the tyre, which may
result in tyre damage.
Extreme caution is required during the inflation of
tyres. If the tyre is inflated at a rapid rate separation
and/or explosion of the rim can occur. This event can
inflict serious or fatal injuries to the operator.
 Always use a tyre inflation gauge.
 Be proactive and continually check the condition of
your tyres.
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 Do not weld, heat or modify the rim.
Machine Operation
• High speed turning places severe stresses on
the wheels and axles and should be avoided. It
is essential to observe the effects of turning on
the open spray boom. Excessive turning speeds
transmit great stresses to the spray boom and
WILL CAUSE boom damage.
• Modification of the machine to increase maximum
speed is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. This machine
is designed for a maximum speed of 50 km/h.
This speed must only be used on suitable terrain
conditions. All components i.e. tyres, brakes,
suspension, steering and chassis are designed and
built to this maximum speed.
• MAXIMUM SPEED WHEN CORNERING,
TURNING AT AN ANGLE GREATER THAN
45º OR DRIVING ON A SLOPE OR UNEVEN
TERRAIN IS 5KM/H. When fitted with narrow
wheel track and with high centre of gravity, the
self-propelled sprayer may become unstable when
turning at excessive speed or when operating on
excessively steep terrain.
• Before leaving the sprayer the engine must be
shut off, the transmission placed in neutral and
the park brake engaged. NEVER ENGAGE THE
PARK BRAKE WHILE THE SPRAYER IS MOVING.
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY RESULT.
Refuelling
• Handle fuel with extreme caution. Do not refuel
the machine while smoking or near open flames or
sparks.
• Always stop the engine before refueling the
machine.
• To prevent fires always keep the machine clean of
grease, debris and dirt.
• Do not use current emitting devices when re-
fuelling.
Collision Prevention & Warning
Lights
• Before operating the machine check with the
relevant road management authorities for
information regarding safe and legal transport on
public roads in the state where the machine is
being operated.
• To assist in the prevention of collisions with other
road users the Goldacres sprayers are fitted with
warning lights and signs in accordance with national
road regulations.
G6 Crop Cruiser Operator's Manual MY19 - REV0
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