Engine Starting; Before Operation; Operation; Slope Operation - Rayco RG13II Operator, Maintenance, & Parts Manual

RG13II Operation • Maintenance • Parts
Safety

Engine Starting

If a warning tag is attached to the start switch or to the controls,
do not start the engine. Also, do not move any controls.
Move all hydraulic controls to the NEUTRAL position before
you start the engine.
Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion
which can be harmful to your health. Always start the engine
in a well ventilated area. Always operate the engine in a
well ventilated area. If you are in an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.

Before Operation

Safety information is available in English for this machine.
A list of some of the material is available in the Operation
and Maintenance Manual, "Reference Material". Consult
your Rayco dealer in order to obtain copies of the material.
The information should be reviewed by every person that
operates the machine.
Clear all personnel from the machine and from the area.
Clear all obstacles from the path of the machine. Beware
of hazards such as wires, ditches, etc.
Make sure that all windows are clean. Secure all doors in the
closed position. Secure the windows in the open position
or in the shut position.
Call 811 Before You Dig. One free, easy call gets your utility
lines marked and helps protect you from injury and expense.
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for more details.

Operation

Only operate the machine controls when the engine is running.
Do not leave the operators station while machine is running.
Before you move the machine, you must be certain that no
one will be endangered.
While you operate the machine and the work tool slowly in
an open area, check for proper operation of all controls and
all protective devices.
Do not allow riders on the machine.
Note any needed repairs during machine operation. Report
any needed repairs to certified service technician.
Use only Rayco Approved Work Tools on this machine. Obey
all the lift restrictions. Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, "Rayco Approved Work Tools" for the approved work
tools and the lift restriction information.
Do not go close to the edge of a cliff, an excavation, or an
overhang.
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If the machine begins to sideslip downward on a grade,
immediately turn the machine downhill.
Avoid any conditions that can lead to tipping the machine.
The machine can tip when you work on hills, on banks and on
slopes. Also, the machine can tip when you cross ditches,
ridges or other unexpected obstacles.
Avoid operating the machine across the slope. When possible,
operate the machine up the slopes and down the slopes.
Maintain control of the machine. Do not overload the machine
beyond the machine capacity.
Never straddle a wire cable. Never allow personnel to
straddle a wire cable.
Know the maximum dimensions of your machine.
Observe all applicable local government regulations when
you use this machine.

Slope Operation

Machines that are operating safely in various applications
depend on these criteria: the machine model, configuration,
machine maintenance, operating speed of the machine,
conditions of the terrain, fluid levels, and tire inflation
pressures. The most important criteria are the skill and
judgment of the operation.
A well trained operator that follows the instructions in the
Operation and Maintenance Manual has the greatest impact
on stability. Operator training provides a person with the
following abilities: observation of working and environmental
conditions, feel for the machine, identification
of potential hazards, and operating the machine safely by
making appropriate decisions.
When you work on side hills and when you work on slopes,
consider the following important points:
• Speed of travel – At higher speeds, forces of inertia
tend to make the machine less stable.
• Roughness of terrain or surface – The machine may be
less stable with uneven terrain.
• Direction of travel – Avoid operation the machine across
the slope. When possible, operate the machine up
the slopes and operate the machine down the slopes.
• Place the heaviest end of the machine uphill when you
are working on an incline.
• Mounted equipment – Balance of the machine may be
impeded by the following components: equipment that
is mounted on the machine, machine configuration,
weights, and counterweights.
• Nature of surface – Ground that has been newly filled
with earth may collapse from the weight of the machine.