Ransomes HIGHWAY 2130 Safety And Operation Manual

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GB-4GBRANSOMES HIGHWAY 2130SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3.7 SLOPESTAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ONSLOPES• Local undulations and sinkage will changethe general slope. Avoid groundconditions which can cause the machineto slide.• Keep machine speeds low on slopes andduring tight turns.• Sudden decelerating or braking cancause the rear wheels to lift. Rememberthere is no such thing as a “safe” slope.• Travel on grass slopes requires particularcare.DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°IMPORTANT: When working on any slope set theweight transfer, if fitted to its maximum (+) setting.3.8 BLOCKED CUTTING CYLINDERS• Stop the engine and make sure all movingparts are stationary.• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.• Release blockages with care. Keep all partsof the body away from the cutting edge.Beware of energy in the drive which cancause rotation when the blockage isreleased.• Keep other people away from the cuttingunits as rotation of one cylinder can causethe others to rotate.3.9 ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION ANDMAINTENANCEAll vehicles• Stop the engine and make sure all movingparts are stationary.• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.• Read all the appropriate servicinginstructions.• Use only the replacement parts supplied bythe original manufacturer.• When adjusting the cutting cylinders takecare not to get hands and feet trapped whenrotating cylinders.• Make sure that other people are not touchingany cutting units, as rotation of one cylindercan cause the others to rotate.• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,silencer and battery compartments free ofgrass, leaves or excessive grease.• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.• When working underneath lifted parts ormachines, make sure adequate support Isprovided.• Do not dismantle the machine withoutreleasing or restraining forces which cancause parts to move suddenly.• Do not alter engine speed above maximumquoted in Engine Specification. Do notchange the engine governor settings oroverspeed the engine. Operating the engineat excessive speed may increase the hazardof personal injury.• When servicing batteries, DO NOT SMOKE,and keep naked lights away.• Do not place any metal objects across theterminals.Diesel & Petrol vehicles• When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE, DONOT SMOKE. Add fuel before starting theengine, never add fuel while the engine isrunning.• Use a funnel when pouring fuel from a caninto the tank.• Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom ofthe filler neck.• Replace all fuel tank and container capssecurely.• Store fuel in containers specifically designedfor this purpose.• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke whilerefuelling.• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start theengine but move the machine away from thearea of spillage and avoid creating anysource of ignition until fuel vapours havedissipated.• Allow the engine to cool before storing in anyenclosure.• Never store the equipment with fuel in thetank inside a building where fumes mayreach an open flame or spark.• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this shouldbe done outdoors.• Do not spill fuel onto hot components.LPG vehicles• Only trained & competent personnel in theuse of LPG as a road vehicle fuel areallowed to work on LPG aspects of thevehicles engine or fuel system.• When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE,DO NOT SMOKE. Add fuel beforestarting the engine, never add fuel whilethe engine is running.• Vehicles should not be parked within 3meters of any heat source, open flame orother sources of ignition.• Vehicles should not be serviced over aninspection pit• If for any reason a leak in the fuel systemis suspected, the vehicle should bemoved to an isolated area clear ofbuildings & people and as far as possiblefrom drains and any source of ignition.