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TIRES
• Operating machine with underinflated or defective tire may lead to tire failure and loss of traction or con-
trol. Failure to follow this warning may cause damage to equipment or injury to personnel.
• If tire pressure is 0 psi (0 kPa) DO NOT inflate. Notify Unit Maintenance. Failure to follow this warning
may cause injury or death to personnel.
• Use a self-inflating chuck and stand at a distance behind tire when inflating tire. Failure to follow this
warning may cause injury or death to personnel.
TOWING GRADER
• Ensure tow line is strong enough and is in good condition.
• Attach tow line only to towing connection points provided on frame.
• DO NOT tow faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).
• DO NOT have tension on tow line when inspecting it. DO NOT jerk tow line; it may break.
• Use a tow bar if machine is to be moved more than a few feet. If a tow bar is not available, attach a
machine of equal size to rear of towed machine to provide braking when going downhill.
• DO NOT allow riders on a machine that is being towed.
• Always block wheels before removing axle shafts or disconnecting parking/emergency brake.
• If axle shafts are removed or parking/emergency brake is disconnected, block wheels when parking.
WORK SAFETY
• Lifting cables, chains, hooks, and slings used for lifting machine must be in good condition and of suit-
able capacity. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to personnel and damage to
equipment.
• Improper use of lifting equipment and improper attachment of cables to machine may cause injury to
personnel and damage to equipment. Observe all standard rules of safety.
• Hitch and steering movement can reduce clearances suddenly and cause injury. Always stop engine
BEFORE working in area of hitch link.
• Use caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use assistance during procedure.
Ensure that any lifting device used is in good condition and of suitable load capacity. Keep clear of
heavy parts supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to
personnel.
• Wear suitable eye protection and keep face and eyes away from exhausting air tank drain valves. Failure
to do so may cause injury to personnel.