Brave BRM500 Operation And Service Manual

Operation and Service Manual
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
may result in serious injury or property damage.
• WARNING: Wear appropriate protective gear, this list includes, but is not limited to:
Safety glasses, A hard hat, Protective boots with slip resistant soles, Gloves, Hearing protection
• DANGER: Keep riders off and away from machine. Riders can be seriously injured or killed by
entanglement or by falling.
• WARNING: Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the
guards in place.
• WARNING: While it is known that Diesel fuel combustion engines produce much lower
concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) than gasoline engines, these emissions could
certainly generate lethal ambient concentrations given a sufficient amount of time, in an
enclosed space and under suitable environmental conditions. Operate only in an area with
good ventilation.
• WARNING: Check that all control levers/drives automatically go in the neutral position when
unattended, and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are
functioning properly.
• WARNING: Be sure all drives are in neutral before starting the engine. Only start the engine
from the operator's position.
• WARNING: Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage the auxiliary hydraulics and
shut off the engine before leaving the operator's position for any reason.
• DANGER: Do not smoke when refueling.
• WARNING: Before digging, have the area marked for underground utilities, and do not dig in
marked areas. Also, be aware of the location of objects and structures that may not be marked,
such as underground storage tanks, wells, and septic systems.
• WARNING: Locate the pinch point areas marked on the loader unit and attachments and keep
hands and feet away from these areas.
• WARNING: Never leave a running loader unit unattended. Always lower the loader arms, stop
the engine, and remove the key before leaving.
• WARNING: Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as the loader may become unstable,
which may result in loss of control.
• WARNING: Do not carry a load with the arms raised. Always carry loads close to the ground.
• WARNING: Do not operate on slopes exceeding 15°. If the slope is greater than 5°, only go up
ADD OIL TO ENGINE BEFORE USING: Enginne is shipped without oil. DO NOT start engine
without adding oil. INSPECT COMPONENTS: Closely inspect to mkae sure no components are
loose, missing or damaged.
WARNING
STOP!
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