Kubota SSV65 Operator's Manual page 17

• Always make sure that the engine is stopped before
performing any maintenance or repairs.
– Do not lubricate or mechanically adjust while
the machine is in motion or while the engine is
running even if stationary.
– Always stay clear of moving parts. Clothing,
hands, or other parts of the body can become
caught in moving parts of the machine and
cause personal injury or death.
– Make sure to avoid any rotating fans, V-belt,
and other moving parts. Never insert tools,
fingers, hands, and so on while these parts are
running.
(1) Lift arm stopper
• Be sure to place blocks around the machine and
place a protection where components could fall.
– Always make sure that the bucket is at the
lowest possible position or on the ground before
performing any maintenance or repairs under
the machine.
– Make sure that the tires are securely blocked
off.
– Whenever performing maintenance or repairs
when the lift arms are raised, always use the
lift-arm-stopper.
– Never work any kind under the machine or on
the machine while it is hoisted on jack-stands or
other rigid support devices unless they are well
secured and stable.
SSV65,SSV75
SAFE OPERATION
• Make sure that the raised lift arms are properly and
securely blocked.
– Make sure that the lift-arm-stopper is properly
engaged before performing any work beneath
raised lift arms.
Never work any kind or move under the lift arms
when they are not properly supported.
– Keep in mind that the lift arms may fall
whenever hydraulic lines are disconnected,
loosened, or removed. Any malfunction or
failure in the hydraulics can also cause lift arms
to drop.
– Always perform the necessary repairs or
service whenever the lift-arm-stopper becomes
damaged or malfunctioned, or part(s) are
missing. Damaged or malfunctioning lift-arm-
stopper may cause the lift arms to fall causing
personal injury or death.
(1) Lift arm stopper
• Always secure the rear door after opening it. Avoid
opening the rear door when the machine is on an
incline or in strong winds.
• Precaution on tilting the cabin:
– Do not raise or lower the cabin while the engine
is running as it may move, cause the machine
to become unstable, resulting in personal injury
or death. Always lower the working parts of the
machine to the ground and stop the engine
before attempting to raise or lower the cabin.
– Make sure that the cabin is properly and
securely supported with a stopper when tilted to
prevent the cabin from falling and causing
personal injury.
• Use care when refueling.
– Never smoke cigarettes or permit the use of fire
while refueling or in the vicinity of refueling.
– Always make sure that the engine is off and
cool before removing the fuel cap to refuel the
tank. Avoid getting fuel on any hot components.
– Keep control of the fuel-filler-nozzle while
refueling.
– Never overfill the tank with fuel. Leave room for
thermal expansion.
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