Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure; Before Starting - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Safety
• Remember that some risks to your health may not
be immediately apparent. Exhaust gases and
noise pollution may not be visible, but these haz-
ards can cause permanent injuries.
• Some photographs in this manual may show
doors, guards and shields open or removed for
the purposes of illustration only. Be sure all
doors, guards, shields and panels are in the
proper operating positions before starting the
engine to operate the machine.
Mandatory Safety Shutdown Pro-
cedure
BEFORE cleaning, adjusting, lubricating, fueling,
or servicing the machine, or leaving it unattended:
1. Bring the machine to a complete stop on a level
surface. If the machine must be parked on a
slope, park across the slope and chock the tracks
to prevent movement.
2. Empty the attachment and lower the lift arm and
attachment to the ground. If the lift arm must be
left in the raised position, DO NOT leave the
operator's position unless the lift arm support is
properly applied. See "Lift Arm Support" on
page 77.
3. Move the throttle to the low-idle position and
allow the engine to cool for approximately 2
minutes.
4. Shut off the engine.
5. Unfasten the seat belt, remove the ignition key
and take it with you. Exit the machine using the
hand-holds.
ONLY when these precautions have been taken can
you be sure it is safe to proceed. Failure to follow
this procedure could result in death or serious injury.
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Before Starting

• Do not modify the Roll-Over Pretective Struc-
ture/Falling Object Protective Structure (ROPS/
FOPS) unless instructed to do so in Manitou
Americas-approved installation instructions.
Modifications, such as welding, drilling or cut-
ting, can weaken the structure and reduce the
protection it provides. A damaged ROPS/FOPS
cannot be repaired – it must be replaced.
• Unauthorized modifications to the machine can
cause injury or death. Never make unauthorized
modifications to any part of the machine. Any
machine modification made without authoriza-
tion from Manitou Americas could create a safety
hazard, for which the machine owner would be
responsible.
• For safety reasons, use only genuine service
parts. For example, using incorrect fasteners
could lead to a condition in which the safety of
critical assemblies is dangerously compromised.
• Manitou Americas equipment is designed and
intended to be used only with Manitou attach-
ments or Manitou-approved attachments. To
avoid possible personal injury, equipment dam-
age and performance problems, use only attach-
ments that are approved for use on and within the
rated operating capacity of the machine (see
"Payloads/Capacities" on page 34). Contact your
dealer or Manitou Americas for information
about attachment approval and compatibility
with specific machine models. Manitou Ameri-
cas cannot be responsible if the machine is used
with non-approved attachments.
• Optional kits are available through your dealer.
Because Manitou cannot anticipate, identify and
test all of the attachments owners may want to
install on their machines, please contact Manitou
Americas, Inc. for information on approval of
attachments, and their compatibility with
optional kits.
• Remove all trash and debris from the machine
every day, especially in the engine compartment,
to minimize the risk of fire.
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