Maintenance And Service Safety Practices - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

• Depending upon the voltage in the power line
and atmospheric conditions, strong electric
shocks can occur if the bucket is closer than 3 m
(10 ft.) from the power line. Higher voltages and
rainy weather can further increase the safe oper-
ating distance.
• Work on the machine's electrical system must be
performed only by trained technicians.
• Inspect and check the machine's electrical equip-
ment at regular intervals. Problems found, such
as loose connections or scorched cables, much be
repaired before using the machine.
• Only use proper, original equipment fuses/circuit
breakers with the specified current rating. Turn
off the machine immediately if there is any indi-
cation of a problem with the electrical system.
Maintenance and Service Safety
Practices
• Only trained and authorized personnel, with a
full awareness of safe procedures, should be
allowed to operate or perform maintenance or
service on the machine.
• Use solid support blocking. Never rely on jacks
or other inadequate supports when maintenance
work is being done. Never work under any equip-
ment supported only by jacks.
• Always secure the ROPS/FOPS to the chassis
with anchor bolts and washers before driving or
using the machine.
• Always close the cab door before tilting the
ROPS/FOPS.
• Stay clear from underneath the ROPS/FOPS as it
is tilted.
• Always secure the ROPS/FOPS in the tilted posi-
tion with the securing pin. Never allow anyone
under the ROPS/FOPS if the securing pin is not
in place.
• Check ROPS/FOPS tilt component condition at
regular intervals. Replace damaged or worn parts
immediately.
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• Allow no one under the raised lift arm and or do
not exit the machine if the lift arm is raised unless
the lift arm support is properly applied. See "Lift
Arm Support" on page 81. Disconnecting or
loosening any hydraulic line, hose, fitting or
component, parts failure, and venting hydraulic
pressure all can cause the lift arm to drop.
• Keep fuel and other fluid reservoir caps tight. Do
not start the engine until caps have been secured.
• Never attempt to bypass the keyswitch to start the
engine. Use only the proper jump-starting proce-
dure according to "Jump-Starting" on page 69.
• Never use hands to search for hydraulic fluid
leaks. Instead, use a piece of paper or cardboard.
Escaping fluid under pressure can be invisible
and can penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury. If any fluid is injected into your skin, see a
doctor at once. Injected fluid must be surgically
removed by a doctor or gangrene may result.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields
when striking metal against metal. In addition, it
is recommended that a softer (chip-resistant)
material be used to cushion the blow, otherwise,
serious injury to the eyes or other parts of the
body could result.
• Use care when seating retainer pins — retainer
pins can fly out or splinter when struck and could
cause injury.
• Do not smoke or have any spark- or flame-pro-
ducing equipment or materials in the area while
filling the fuel tank or working on the fuel or
hydraulic systems.
• Do not attempt to loosen or disconnect any
hydraulic lines, hoses, fittings, covers or caps
without first relieving hydraulic circuit pressure.
Relieve hydraulic pressure by performing the
"Mandatory Safety Shutdown Procedure" on
page 16 and slowly loosening the hydraulic res-
ervoir filler cap. Be careful not to touch any
hydraulic components that have been in recent
operation. Failure to heed this warning could
result in severe burns.
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