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SECTION 5
OPERATING
THE
MACHINE
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PRECAUTIONS
Perform a visual and operational check of the tractor before
putting it to work.
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CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION,
OBSERVE
THE
FOLLOWING
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.
Never start the machine in an enclosed building unless the
doors and windows are open.
Never operate the engine when cleaning or lubricating the
machine.
Do not drive the machine without sufficient air pressurefor
proper braking.
Do not pump the brakes. You may reduce air pressuretoo
low for good braking.
Never haul passengers.
Before starting the engineor beginning to move the machine,
give a couple of short blasts of the horn. Be sure the area is
clear of personnel.
Keepthe windshield clean.
Slow down when traveling in congestedareas.
Always operate loader at speeds slow enough to insure
complete operator control.
On haul roads and in pits, give the right-of-way to loaded
machines.
When leaving the machine unattended for any length of time,
make sure the transmissionshift lever is positioned in neutral
(N), the bucket is completely lowered, and the engine is
stopped.
Never allow anyone to work on the machine while it is
moving.
Avoid smoking when refueling or servicingthe tractor.
If it is necessary to make any checkswith the engine running,
use two men. One man must remain in the operator's
compartment to safeguardthe second man making checksor
adjustments. As an added precaution, when making checks
with the engine running, position the transmissionshift lever
in neutral (N). Apply the parking brake.
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