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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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3.6
LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION
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Park the machine on level ground.
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Before leaving the driving position, stop
the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary. Apply brakes and
disengage all drives. Remove the starter
key.
3.7
SLOPES
TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON
SLOPES
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Local undulations and sinkage will change
the general slope. Avoid ground
conditions which can cause the machine
to slide.
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Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
during tight turns.
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Sudden acceleration can cause the
machine to become uncontrollable and in
effect be a safety hazard. Remember
there is no such thing as a "safe" slope.
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Travel on slopes requires particular care.
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°
3.8
BLOCKAGES IN SUCTION
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Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.
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Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
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Release blockages with care.
3.9
ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE
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Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.
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Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
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Read all the appropriate servicing
instructions.
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Use only the replacement parts supplied
by the original manufacturer.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the
engine, silencer and battery
compartments free of paper, leaves or
excessive grease.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for
safety.
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When working underneath lifted parts or
machines, make sure adequate support Is
provided.
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Do not dismantle the machine without
releasing or restraining forces which can
cause parts to move suddenly.
RANSOMES PATHWAY 1200 - TRAILING SEAT
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Do not alter engine speed above
maximum quoted in Engine Specification.
Do not change the engine governor
settings or overspeed the engine.
Operating the engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
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When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE,
DO NOT SMOKE. Add fuel before
starting the engine, never add fuel while
the engine is running.
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Use a funnel when pouring fuel from a
can into the tank.
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Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom
of the filler neck.
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Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
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Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
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Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refuelling.
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If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating
any source of ignition until fuel vapours
have dissipated.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
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Never store the equipment with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors.
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Do not spill fuel onto hot components.
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When servicing batteries, DO NOT
SMOKE, and keep naked lights away.
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Do not place any metal objects across the
terminals.
3.10 BEFORE STOWING THE TRAILING SEAT
'ON' THE MACHINE
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Stop the engine, apply the hand brake,
and make sure all moving parts are
stationary.
3.11 STORAGE OF THE TRAILING SEAT 'OFF'
THE MACHINE
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Before removing the trailing seat - Stop
the engine, apply the hand brake, and
make sure all moving parts are stationary.
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When storing the seat ensure that it is
stored where it can not fall on someone or
trip someone up. It may need a block
under the wheels to keep it from rolling.
SAFETY AND OPERATION
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