Multiquip RIDE-ON TANDEM DRUM ROLLER AR13D - Manual (Page 17)

AR13D RIDE-ON TANDEM DRUM ROLLER — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/15/11) — PAGE 17
AR13D RIDE-ON ROLLER — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tipping (Rollovers)
NEVER! operate the roller on side slopes (Figure 3). The
possibility exist that the roller could tip over (roll over), thus
causing bodily harm even death and serious damage to the
equipment.
Figure 3. Tipping (Rollover)
To prevent damage to the engine after a rollover, the roller
must NOT be started. NEVER start a roller after a rollover.
CONTACT your nearest authorized multiquip dealer for
instructions or servicing.
In the event the roller does tip over, if at all possible, try to shut-
down the engine by turning the ignition key to the
OFF position.
Extreme care must be taken to prevent damage to the engine.
When the roller has been tipped over, oil from the engine
crankcase can flow into the combustion chamber, which can
severely damage the engine the next time it is started.
IMMEDIATELY after a unit has tipped over upright the unit as
soon as possible to prevent oil from leaking into the combustion
chamber.
OPERATING ON SLOPES
Special care must be taken when operating the roller on hills or
slopes. There exist the possibility of serious injury to the operator
and severe damage to the roller in the event of a roll over. ALWAYS
operate the roller up and down hills rater than from side to side.
For safe operation hillside slopes should not exceed 12 degree
(27 % grade). See Figure 2 below.
ONLY! use approved certified lifting devices capable of lifting
at least 4,000 lbs. (1,814 Kg.).
When lifting of the roller is required, only use the provided
lifting eyes to lift the roller. Using other sections of the roller
for lifting purposes may cause severe damage to the roller.
Figure 2. Recommend Slope
REAR
ROLLER
SIDE TO SIDE
OPERATION
NOT RECOMMENDED
ROLL OVER
NEVER! operate the roller on side slopes.
The roller may tip over causing injury to
personnel and severe damage to the
equipment
27%
MAXIMUM SLOPE
DO NOT allow personnel to stand under or near any
suspended machine. Serious injury or death may result.
DANGER - Transporting Safety
CAUTION - Use CERTIFIED Lifting Devices
CAUTION - Lifting the Roller
CAUTION - Roller Rollover Safety