Ransomes Commander 3520 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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en-32 INTRODUCTION2.3 GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS ________________2.3.1 DURING SERVICE LIFEUsed oil, oil filters and engine coolant are hazardous materials and should be handled in a safe andenvironmentally responsible way.In the event of a fluid leak, contain the spill to prevent it entering the ground or drainage system. Locallegislation will dictate how such spills are to treated.Following the maintenance procedures laid out in this manual will ensure that the impact the machine has onthe local environment is controlled.When it has been identified that a turf care product has no further functional value and requires disposal, thefollowing actions should be taken.2.3.2 END OF SERVICE LIFEThese guidelines should be used in conjunction with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental legislationand use of approved local facilities for waste disposal and recycling.• Position the machine in a suitable location for any necessary lifting equipment to be used.• Use appropriate tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and take guidance from thetechnical manuals applicable to the machine.• Remove and store appropriately:1. Batteries2. Fuel residue3. Engine coolant4. Oils• Disassemble the structure of the machine referring to the technical manuals where appropriate.Special attention should be made for dealing with ‘stored energy’ within pressurised elements of themachine or tensioned springs.• Any items that still have a useful service life as second hand components or can be re-servicedshould be separated and returned to the relevant centre.• Other worn out items should be separated into material groups for recycling and disposal consistentwith available facilities. More common separation types are as follows:• Steel• Non ferrous metals• Aluminium• Brass• Copper•Plastics•Identifiable• Recyclable• Non recyclable• Not identified• Rubber• Electrical & Electronic Components• Items that cannot be separated economically into different material groups should be added to the‘General waste’ area.• Do not incinerate waste.Finally update machinery records to indicate that the machine has been taken out of service and scrapped.Provide this serial number to Ransomes Jacobsen Warranty department to close off relevant records.