Multiquip HTX44K4_K5 - Manual (Page 14)

PAGE 14 — HTX-SERIES • RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (03/21/06)
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HTX-SERIES — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Battery
The battery contains acids that can cause injury to the eyes and
skin. To avoid eye irritation,
always wear safety glasses or face
shielding. Use well insulated gloves when picking the battery
up. Use the following guidelines when handling the battery.
■ Use chock-blocks at each wheel when parked to prevent
trailer from rolling.
■ Use the trailer's swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to a
level position while parked.
■ Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause the trailer to
skid or jack-knife. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will
improve towing.
■ Avoid sharp turns.
■ Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times
when towing.
■ Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in the "UP" position when
transporting.
■ DOT requirements include the following:
Connect and test electric brake operation.
Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie wraps.
■ DO NOT drop the battery. Any impact to
the battery may cause it to explode.
■ DO NOT expose the battery to open flames,
sparks, lit cigarettes etc. The battery
contains combustible gases and liquids. If
these gases and liquids come in contact
with a flame or spark an explosion can occur.
■ ALWAYS keep the battery charged. If the
battery is not charged a buildup of
combustible gas will occur.
■ ALWAYS recharge the battery in a vented air environment
to avoid risk of a dangerous concentration of combustible
gases.
■ ALWAYS keep battery cables in good working condition.
Repair or replace all worn cables.
■ ALWAYS disconnect the
negative battery terminal
before performing service on the
trowel. NEVER "spark" battery
terminals to test charge.
Towing Safety Precautions
Conform to Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety
Towing Regulations before transporting trowel on public
roads.
To reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting the
trowel on public roads, always make sure the trailer that supports
the trowel and the towing vehicle are in good operating condition
and both units are mechanically sound.
Transporting
■ ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting.
■ Tighten fuel tank cap securely and close fuel petcock to
prevent fuel from spilling.
■ Drain fuel when transporting trowel for long distances or over
bad roads.
■ When placing the trowel on a truck-bed for transport,
always
tie-down the trowel.
■ If the trowel is being transported via a trailer, make sure the
trailer complies with all local and state safety transportation
laws. Refer to the following "
Towing Safety Precautions"
for basic towing techniques.
The following list of suggestions should be used when towing
your trowel:
■ Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are
rated equal to, or greater than the trailer "gross vehicle weight
rating" (GVWR) of 6,000 lbs.
■ ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER
tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.
■ Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and trailer.
Refer to the tire manufacturer's recommended tire pressure.
Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
■ ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with "Safety
Chains ".
■ ALWAYS attach trailer's safety chains to towing vehicle
properly.
■ ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional,
backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and working
■ DO NOT exceed the recommended highway speed when
towing.
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