Ventrac Operators Manual

INTRODUCTION

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. This manual also uses two words to highlight informa- tion. ATTENTION calls attention to special mechanical information to prevent equipment damage and/or best practices for equipment service and care. NOTE emphasizes general information that is worthy of special attention. Note: Right-Hand and Left-Hand orientations may be referred to at different places throughout this manual. Right-Hand and Left-Hand is determined as if facing forward from the operator station.

Using Your Manual This manual identifies potential hazards and safety concerns to help you, as well as others, avoid person- al injury and/or damage to the equipment. Safety should always be the first priority when work - ing on or operating equipment. Accidents are more likely to occur when proper operating procedures are not followed or inexperienced operators are involved. SYMBOL DEFINITIONS This symbol identifies potential health and safety hazards. It marks safety precau- tions. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. There are three signal words that describe the level of safety concern: Danger, Warning, and Caution. SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme cases. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Manual Glossary Power Unit

A Ventrac tractor or other Ventrac engine powered device that may be operated by itself or with an attachment or accessory.

Attachment A piece of Ventrac equipment that requires a Power Unit for operation. Accessory A device that attaches to a Power Unit or Attachment to extend its capabilities. Machine

Describes any “Attachment” or “Accessory” that is used in conjunction with a power unit.

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