Drives And Lockout Safety; Gas Engine Safety - AGI UTX Series Assembly Manual

2. SAFETY

2.6. Drives and Lockout Safety

Inspect the power source(s) before using and know how to shut down in an emergency.
Whenever you service or adjust your equipment, make sure you shut down the power
source and unplug or remove the key (as applicable) to prevent inadvertent start-up and
hazardous energy release. Know the procedure(s) that applies to your equipment from the
following power source(s). Ensure that all personnel are clear before turning on power to
equipment.

2.6.1 Gas Engine Safety

Power Source
• Keep guards in place and secure.
• Properly ventilate surrounding area.
• Never fill the fuel tank with the engine running, while
smoking, or near an open flame. Always shut down and allow
engine to cool before filling with fuel.
• Never overfill the tank or spill fuel. If fuel is spilled, clean it
up immediately.
• Be sure to use the correct type and grade of fuel. Ground the
fuel funnel or nozzle against the filler neck to prevent sparks
that could ignite fuel vapors.
• Be sure to replace the fuel fill cap when you are done.
Lockout
• For engines with an electric start, remove the ignition key,
the spark plug wire, or the spark plug.
• For engines with a rope or crank start, remove the spark plug
wire or the spark plug.
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UTX SERIES – PORTABLE U-TROUGH GRAIN AUGER
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