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BHL OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued
NOTE
1. Park the BHL on level ground.
2. Lower Front End Loader (FEL) bucket to ground.
3. Engage parking brake and shift direction control lever to neutral position.
CAUTION
Do not shut engine off at rpm higher than idle. Failure to comply may result in damage to
turbocharger.
4. Operate engine at idle speed for 2 minutes or more if engine has been operating at full load so engine
parts cool evenly.
5. Move backhoe into transport position or lower backhoe bucket to ground (WP 0012).
6. Turn starter key switch to OFF position to shut engine off.
7. Remove starter key.
8. Perform "After" PMCS (WP 0022).
Preparing The BHL For Operation
WARNING
Do not start engine until all other personnel are completely out of area. Failure to comply
may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Before operating the BHL, make sure service and parking brakes are operable. Failure to
comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Lock service brake pedals together when operating on road or with the gear selection control
lever in 3rd or 4th gear to provide equalized brake action. Failure to comply may result in
serious injury or death to personnel.
When operating off road it is recommended that vehicle speed be reduced to 7 mph (11 kph).
Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Operation of the vehicle over rough terrain for extended periods will result in excessive
vibration. Take periodic rest breaks for every two to three hours of continuous whole-body
vibration exposure; do not lift objects immediately after prolonged whole-body vibration
exposure; and leave the vehicle using simple egress motions. Failure to comply may result in
serious injury or death to personnel.
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