Maintenance - Baroness GM2810A Owner's Operating Manual

GM2810A
Safety
20. Do the following before leaving the
operator's position.
[1] Stop on level ground.
[2] Disengage the all drives.
[3] Set the parking brake.
[4] Stop the engine.
[5] Remove the ignition key.
21. Stop the engine in the following conditions.
[1] Before refuelling.
[2] Before making height or depth adjustment
unless adjustment can be made from the
operator's position.
[3] Before clearing blockages.
[4] Before checking, cleaning or working on
the machine.
[5] After striking a foreign object or if an
abnormal vibration occurs.
Inspect the machine for damage and
make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment.
22. Reduce the throttle setting during engine
run-out.
23. Never raise mower deck with the rotary
knives running.
24. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
25. Do not direct discharge material toward
anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator.
26. Take care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or a truck.
Load or unload the machine in a flat and
safe place.
Before loading or unloading, set the parking
brake on the truck or trailer, stop the engine,
and chock the wheels.
When transporting the machine on a truck or
a trailer, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and fasten the machine to the truck
with a rope or other suitable restraining
device that has sufficient strength.
When using a running board, select one with
sufficient strength, length, and width and that
will not cause the machine to slip.
27. Close the fuel valve before transporting the
machine.
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Maintenance

1. Never allow untrained personnel to service
machine.
2. Implement the following work before
adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
[1] Stop the machine on level ground.
[2] Disengage drive to the cutting unit(s).
[3] Lower the cutting unit(s) and/or
attachment(s).
[4] Set the parking brake.
[5] Stop the engine.
[6] Remove the ignition key.
[7] Wait for all movement to stop.
3. Allow the engine/muffler to cool before
checking/maintenance.
4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep hot parts
such as the engine and silencer/muffler,
battery compartment and fuel storage area
free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
5. Appropriately manage and correctly use the
tools necessary for servicing or adjusting the
machine.
6. Disconnect battery before making any
repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and
the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
7. Use jack stands to support components
when required.
8. Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
If possible, do not make adjustments with the
engine running.
9. Make sure that parts such as wires are not
touching each other and that their covers
have not come off.
10. Keep all parts in good working condition and
all hardware tightened.
Replace all worn or damaged decals.
11. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
12. Carefully release pressure from components
with stored energy.
13. Be sure to depressurize the hydraulic system
before performing maintenance operations
on it such as removing hydraulic equipment.
Safe Operating Practices