Checks During Operation; Parking Checks; Before Operation; Cab Entry And Exit - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Operation

Checks During Operation

Complete these checks after starting the engine and
during operation.
Table 32: Checks During Operation
Check
After Starting the Engine/During Operation
Engine oil pressure and charge
indicator lights not on?
Park brake operating properly?
Coolant temperature within
specification?
Track drive/steering operating
properly?
Engine exhaust excessively
smoky?
Anyone hazardously close to the
machine?
Visually check if automatic track
tensioning is operating correctly.
When Driving on Public Roads
Attachments in transport position?
Machine work hydraulics locked-
out?

Parking Checks

Complete these checks when parking the machine.
Table 33: Parking Checks
Check
When Parking
Attachments lowered to the
ground?
Parking brake applied?
Machine cab locked (especially if
the machine will not be
supervised).
When Parking on Public Sites
Machine adequately secure/cab
locked?
918468/EP0313
Refer To:
"Multi-Function Display
Interface Button" on
page 46
"Travel Drive Operation"
on page 71
"Multi-Function Display
Interface Button" on
page 46
"Travel Drive Operation"
on page 71
"Attachment Transport
Position" on page 76
"Parking Brake/Work
Hydraulics Lock-out" on
page 54
Refer To:
"Parking Brake/Work
Hydraulics Lock-out" on
page 54

Before Operation

Cab Entry and Exit

Fig. 35 – Cab Entry/Exit Handles/Steps
Use only step (S, Fig 35) and handles (R) on the
machine when entering/exiting the cab.
Keep the steps and the handles clean to ensure
a secure hold at all times.
Never use the control joysticks as hand holds.
Always face the machine when entering/exiting.
When entering/exiting the cab, open the door
fully to the locked position and check that it
does not move (machines equipped with cab
door).
Do not jump on or off the machine. Never climb
onto or exit a moving machine.
Remove dirt (oil, grease, earth, snow and ice)
from handles (R), steps (S) and your shoes
before entering the cab.
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