Challenger Terra Gator 3244 Chassis. Manual - part 3

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FIG. 7: When leaving the vehicle unattended, engage

the Parking Brake and remove the key.

PREVENT VEHICLE RUNAWAY

FIG. 8: Avoid possible injury or death from vehicle

runaway.

Never start the engine by shorting across the starter

terminals. The engine will start, and the vehicle will

move if normal circuitry is bypassed.

Never start the vehicle's engine while standing on the

ground. Start the engine only from the operator's seat

with the seat belt on, Drive Lever in the NEUTRAL

position and the Parking Brake engaged.

USE SAFETY LIGHTS AND DEVICES

To increase visibility, use the safety lights and devices

provided with the vehicle. Whenever driving on public

roads use Amber flashing Warning Lights and turn

signals, unless prohibited by law. Keep safety items

and features in the proper working order. Replace any

missing or damaged components immediately.

OPERATING ON SLOPES

FIG. 9: Keep the vehicle in a safe lower gear when

going down slopes. Avoid holes, ditches and

obstructions that may cause vehicle roll-over, especially

on hillsides. Avoid sharp turns on hills.

When driving parralel on steep slopes be aware that

vehicle doesn’t roll over.

Never drive near the edge of a gully or steep

embankment.

FIG. 7

FIG. 8

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TRAVELING ON PUBLIC ROADS

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CAUTION: This vehicle was designed for

applying chemicals and fertilizers in

off-road use. Do not use the vehicle for

transporting product over public roads.

Chemical spills may occur resulting in

environmental damage. A loaded vehicle

driven on public roads also runs the high

risk of tire failure.   Personal Injury could

result.

ALWAYS walk around and visually inspect the vehicle

before traveling on public roads. Check for damage

and/or faulty components that can fail and create a

hazard or unsafe condition. Make sure ALL vehicle

systems operate properly including, but not limited to:

Front Road Lights, Tail and Brake Lights, Hazard

Warning Lights, Safety Lights, Parking Brake, Horn,

Windshield Wiper and Washer, and Rear View Mirrors.

Repair or replace any component that is not in proper

working order.

Never drive at a speed that causes the vehicle to

bounce or cause the loss of control.

Obey all traffic safety rules. Operate the vehicle with

hazard warning lights ON, unless prohibited by law. It is

the operator's responsibility to activate and use the

road lights while traveling on public roads.

STOPPING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE

Vehicle roll-over, collisions, runaway vehicles, and

people being crushed under vehicles can occur when

the vehicle's operator ignores operation safety

procedures.

Signal before stopping, turning or slowing down on

public roads, or anywhere it will cause a potential safety

hazard.

Pull over to the side of the road before stopping the

vehicle.

Be extremely careful when stopping the vehicle on

slippery surfaces.

Be extremely careful when stopping with heavy loads.

Always engage the Parking Brake when the vehicle is

stopped.

Remove the key to prevent any unauthorized

personnel from operating the vehicle.

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SYSTEM BOOM SAFETY

FIG. 10: If you have a system with booms, make sure

no personnel or objects are ever in the path of the

booms before operating them. Especially, when

retracting or extending the booms.

Be aware of the location of the booms at all times.

Before driving on public roads, retract and lock the

booms if applicable.

AVOID EYE CONTACT WITH RADAR

FIG. 11: Radar ground sensors emit a low intensity

microwave signal. The microwave signal will not cause

any ill effects during normal use. Although the intensity

is low, to avoid eye damage, never look directly into the

sensor while the sensor is in operation.

EXHAUST FUMES

FIG. 12: Always work in a Properly Ventilated Area.

Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. If

it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area,

use the proper equipment to safely remove the exhaust

fumes from the working area.

Always open the doors and get fresh outside air into the

working area.

Never operate the vehicle's engine inside a building

unless adequate ventilation is provided to safely and

properly remove the exhaust fumes.

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FIG. 11

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OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL POWER 
LINES

FIG. 13: Never let the vehicle come into contact with

overhead power lines. All antennas must be bent over

and secured in place any time overhead electrical

power lines are near the vehicle. This can decrease the

possibility that the vehicle may come into contact with

an overhead power line when in operation or when the

vehicle is transported.

NOISE

FIG. 14: Long periods of exposure to high decibels or

loud noise can cause hearing impairment or loss.

Wear proper hearing protection during periods of

exposure to high decibels or loud noise.

Wear a proper hearing protective device such as

earmuffs or earplugs to protect against high decibels

and/or uncomfortable loud noises.

HANDLE FUEL SAFELY - AVOID FIRES

FIG. 15: Handle fuel with care: it is highly flammable.

Always stop the engine before refueling the vehicle.

Never refuel the vehicle while smoking.

Add fuel in a safe place, away from open flame or

sparks.

Fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Never fill the fuel tank completely to the top of the fuel

tank.

Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.

Never use diesel fuel, kerosene, gasoline or any

flammable solvents for cleaning. Never use any

flammable solvents for cleaning anything, EVER!

Prevent fire hazards by keeping the vehicle clean of

any accumulated trash, grease and debris.

Always have a multipurpose dry chemical fire

extinguisher filled and available during vehicle

operation and adding fuel. Know how to use it.

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FIG. 14

FIG. 15