John Deere rhino pd54 - Manual (Page 27)

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3. OPERATION
3.21 PANEL FUSE 20 AMP
Protects electrical system.
NEVER USE FUSE WITH A DIFFERENT RATING
FROM THAT SPECIFIED. SERIOUS DAMAGE
TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR A FIRE MAY
RESULT.
3.22 COLD WEATHER STARTING / INTAKE
HEATER BUTTON
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID (ETHER).
ENGINE IS EQUIPPED WITH AIR INTAKE
HEATER. AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE MAY
RESULT. FOR COLD WEATHER STARTING, SEE
INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
1. Turn the key to the ON position (do not crank
engine).
2. Press INTAKE HEATER BUTTON for
approximately 30 seconds. Start engine using
starter switch. As soon as the engine starts, release
button.
3. Never operate the starter for more than 20
seconds at a time. If engine does not start,
release the starter switch and wait at least one
minute before trying again.
4. Do not adjust the throttle setting. Allow the
engine to idle for 5 minutes to warm up. At
temperatures below freezing, extend warm up
time.
3.23 BLADE LEVER (OPTIONAL)
Controls the leveling blade height for pre-leveling
loose soil.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the blade to dig or
bulldoze or machine damage may occur.
3.24 HORN AND BACK-UP ALARM
Check operation daily. It is the driver’s responsibility
to operate equipment safely.
3.25 ROPS / FOPS / SEAT BELT
Inspect daily. Certified factory installed for operator
protection. Do not remove or modify.
DANGER: AVOID CRUSHING. DO NOT JUMP
IF MACHINE TIPS. ALWAYS WEAR SEAT
BELT.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE IF THE
ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE
(ROPS) IS STRUCTURALLY DAMAGED,
SHOWS CRACKS, IS NOT PROPERLY
SECURED AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED, OR
HAS BEEN ROLLED. DO NOT REPAIR,
MODIFY, OR ADD ATTACHMENTS TO ROPS
UNLESS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
DO NOT ADD ATTACHMENTS TO THE
MACHINE THAT INTRUDE INTO OPERATOR’S
PROTECTIVE AREA, REDUCE VISIBILITY,
RESTRICT EMERGENCY EXITS, OR ADD
WEIGHT EXCEEDING CERTIFICATION
WEIGHT OF ROPS. DO NOT OPERATE
MACHINE UNLESS SEAT BELT CONFORMING
TO SAE AND/OR ASAE STANDARDS IS
FASTENED. SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL OR
CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR COMPLETE
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
3.26 TIRES/LUG NUTS
DO NOT EXCEED RATED PRESSURE 35 PSI.
Clean and check daily:
1. Tires are properly inflated.
2. Lug nuts are in place and tight
190 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING