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TM 5-3805-258-10
SAFETY
WARNING
No clearance for man in this area when turning the
vehicle. When the machine is to be lifted, trans-
ported on another vehicle, or service work is being
performed near the center of the vehicle: Connect
safety rod between front and rear frames to keep
the machine in a straight ahead position.
General
Before operation and when operating: Be sure the
safety rod, located near the lower center of the ma-
chine, is disconnected and pinned to the retaining
plates.
Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and
other protective equipment as required by
job conditions.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that
can catch on controls or other parts of the
vehicle.
Keep the vehicle, especially the deck and
all steps, free of foreign material. Secure all
loose
etc.
Located on the vehicle at the center
pivot.
Know
them.
Make
other
when
‘items such as lunch boxes, tools,
the hand signals and who gives
Accept signals from one person only.
sure that clearance flags, lights and
required warnings are on the vehicle
reading.
Know your stopping distance at any given
speed. Regulate the travel speed
accordingly. Do not coast.
Vehicle bounce affects the steering
control. Slow down on rough roads.
Road the vehicle in forward direction only,
not in reverse.
