First Edition • Second Printing Operator's ManualWork Area SafetyPart No. 1301594GT Z ® -45 XC ™ 17Observe and use the color-coded direction arrowson the platform controls and drive chassis for driveand steer functions.Do not lower the boomunless the area below isclear of personnel andobstructions.Limit travel speedaccording to the conditionof the ground surface,congestion, slope, locationof personnel, and anyother factors which maycause collision.Do not operate a boom in the path of any craneunless the controls of the crane have been lockedout and/or precautions have been taken to preventany potential collision.No stunt driving or horseplay while operating amachine.Bodily Injury HazardAlways operate the machine in a well-ventilatedarea to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil orair leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrateand/or burn skin.Improper contact with components under anycover will cause serious injury. Only trainedmaintenance personnel should accesscompartments. Access by the operator is onlyadvised when performing a pre-operationinspection. All compartments must remain closedand secured during operation.Explosion and Fire HazardsDo not start the engine if you smell or detect liquidpetroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, diesel fuel or otherexplosive substances.Do not refuel the machine with the engine running.Refuel the machine and charge the battery only inan open, well-ventilated area away from sparks,flames and lighted tobacco.Do not operate the machine or charge the batteryin hazardous locations or locations wherepotentially flammable or explosive gases orparticles may be present.Do not spray ether into engines equipped withglow plugs.