Table of Contents
Section 2 Important Safety Information
Practice Safe
Maintenance
▲Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information.
▲Work in a clean, dry area.
▲Place the vehicle in neutral, set parking brake, turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance. Chock wheels if you must perform maintenance on a slope.
▲Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system pressure is relieved.
▲Allow the engine to cool completely.
▲Disconnect battery ground cable
▲Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition and installed properly.
▲Remove
▲Remove all tools and unused parts from the Gondo before operation.
OFF
Prepare for
Emergencies
▲Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital and fire department near phone.
911
Wear Protective
Equipment
▲Wear protective clothing and equipment.
▲Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid
▲Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment or hearing loss, it is best to wear suitable hearing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲Because operating equipment safely requires your full attention, avoid wearing radio headphones while operating machinery.
▲It is the discretion of the operator and passenger to wear Seat Belts when available.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using correct tools and equipment.
▲When inflating tires, use a
▲When removing and installing wheels, use
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