Hillside Operation; Daily Maintenance - Cushman 84043 Operation Manual

5 OPERATION

5.12 HILLSIDE OPERATION _____________________________________________________

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WARNING
To minimize the possibility of overturning, the safest
method for operating on hills and terraces is to travel
up and down the face of the slope (vertically), not
across the face (horizontally). Avoid unnecessary
turns, travel at reduced speeds, stay alert for hidden
hazards, and drop offs. Material moving inside the truck
bed can cause an unbalanced load that could tip the
This is heavy equipment that could cause
vehicle.
serious injury or death to the operators and/or
bystanders if used improperly or overturned.
The truck has been designed for good traction and
stability under normal operating conditions; however, use
caution when operating on slopes, especially over rough

5.13 DAILY MAINTENANCE _____________________________________________________

Important: For more detailed maintenance information,
adjustments and maintenance/lubrication charts, see the
Parts & Maintenance manual.
1. Park the truck on a flat, level surface. Engage
parking brake, stop the engine and remove key from
ignition switch. Never allow untrained personnel to
service machine.
2. Grease and lubricate all points if required. To
prevent fires, wash truck after each use.
a. Use only fresh
equipment.
Note: Use of salt water or effluent water has been
known to encourage rust and corrosion of metal parts
resulting in premature deterioration or failure.
Damage of this nature is not covered by the factory
warranty.
b. Do not use high pressure spray.
c. Do not spray water directly at the instrument
panel, or any electrical components.
d. Do not spray water into the cooling air intake or
the engine air intake.
Note: Do not wash a hot or running engine. Use
compressed air to clean the engine and radiator fins.
3. Fill vehicle's fuel tank at the end of each operating
day to within 1 in., (25 mm) below the filler neck.
Diesel Engine: Use clean, fresh #2 diesel fuel.
20
water for cleaning your
terrain or when the grass is wet. Wet grass reduces
traction and steering control.
1. If the vehicle tends to slide or the tires begin to
"mark" the turf, angle truck into a less steep grade
until traction is regained or tire marking stops.
2. If vehicle continues to slide or mark the turf, the
grade is too steep for safe operation. Do not make
another attempt to climb, back down slowly.
3. When descending a steep slope, always lower
accessories to the ground to reduce the risk of
tractor overturning.
4. Correct tire pressure is essential for maximum
traction. [See 5.8]
5. Use caution when changing speeds and/or direction
on slopes. Material moving inside the truck bed can
cause an unbalanced load that could tip the vehicle.
Minimum Cetane Rating 45.
Gas Engine: Use clean fresh unleaded gasoline.
Minimum Octane rating 87.
4. Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use
an approved container, the spout must fit inside the
fuel filler neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to
transfer fuel.
a. Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or
add fuel, when the engine is running or while the
engine is hot.
b. Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or
drain the tank indoors.
c. Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
Do not spill fuel. Clean any spilled fuel
immediately.
d. Never handle or store fuel containers near an
open flame or any device that may create sparks
and ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.
5. Store fuel according to local, state or federal
ordinances and recommendations from your fuel
supplier.
6. Check the engine oil at the start of each day, before
starting the engine. If the oil level is low, remove the
oil filler cap and add oil as required. Do not overfill.