Bush Hog TH440 Automobile User Manual


 
CONTROLLING PARTY INFORMATION
(Reference: SAE J2258-DEC 2003-Light-Utility Vehicle, APPENDIX B,
PART II - For the Controlling Party.) The Controlling Party is the per-
son(s) or organization(s) responsible for the operation and mainte-
nance of a vehicle.
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS:
The Controlling Party should perform the following:
Properly use and maintain utility vehicle to avoid serious injury or
death.
Follow additional specific safety practices as may reasonably be
required for safe operations.
Perform periodic safety survey of vehicle operating areas.
Identify operating area hazards.
Identify areas where vehicle should not be operated.
SAFETY SURVEY:
The Controlling Party should conduct an operating area safety survey
to identify possible hazards:
Steep Grade Hazards:
Restrict vehicle operations to designated pathways in steep
grade areas.
Erect steep grade warning signs.
State: “Warning, steep grade, descend slowly” on signs.
Loose Terrain Hazards:
Keep vehicle traction, steering, stability and braking under
control by avoiding loose terrain areas.
Wet area Hazards:
Keep vehicle traction, steering, stability and braking under
control by avoiding wet areas.
Sharp Turns, Blind Corners, Bridge Approaches Hazards:
Erect warning signs,
State precautions to avoid the hazards on signs.
Pedestrian and Utility Vehicle Traffic Hazards:
Erect warning signs.
State warnings of traffic conditions and use caution on signs.
Reroute vehicle or pedestrian traffic to avoid interference.
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