Challenger Terra Gator 3244 Chassis. Manual - part 5

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UNDERSTAND CORRECT SERVICE

FIG. 29: Light your working area properly, adequately

and safely. 

Use proper safety lights with wire safety cages.

Exposed bulbs can ignite fluids.

Catch draining fluids in proper containers.

Never use beverage containers that could mislead

personnel to drink from them.

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USE PROPER TOOLS

FIG. 30: Make-shift tools and procedures can create

safety hazards. Use only the proper equipment and

procedures.

Use power tools only to loosen threaded parts and

fasteners.

Use only U.S. tools with U.S. fasteners and metric tools

with metric fasteners.

SUPPORT MACHINE PROPERLY

FIG. 31: Never support the vehicle on cinder blocks,

hollow tiles or supports that may crumble.

Never work under a vehicle that is only supported by a

jack. Use wheel chocks.

PROPER LIFTING EQUIPMENT

FIG. 32: Lifting incorrectly can cause severe injury or

vehicle damage.

Follow the procedures recommended in the proper

manual for removal and installation of components of

this vehicle, systems or components.

FIG. 30

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HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS

FIG. 33: AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin

causing serious injury.

The vehicle must be stopped and cooled before

checking fluids. Use caution when removing radiator

caps, plugs, grease fittings or pressure taps.

Never open pressure lines when they are under

pressure. Release all pressure before doing

maintenance or repairs on any pressure system.

Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before

disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all

connections before applying pressure.

FIG. 34: Search for leaks with a piece of wood or

cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure

fluids. Do not use your hands!

Never open hydraulic lines or fuel lines when they are

under pressure. Hydraulic fluid or diesel fuel under

pressure can cut the skin, cause bad burns, eye injury

or skin irritation.

If an accident does occur, get medical help immediately

if any personnel are injured by hydraulic fluid or fuel.

Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically

removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should

reference a knowledgeable medical source.

HYDRAULIC HOSES

IMPORTANT: Hydraulic hoses have a limited working

live. By weather influences and use under

heavy conditions and normal aging the

working live reduce.

Therefore is checking of hydraulic hoses by damaging

and aging important for good functioning of your

machine and the safety of the user and the

environment. 

Replace immediately damaged and leaking hydraulic

hoses.

AVOID HEATING NEAR PRESSURIZED 
FLUID LINES

FIG. 35: Never heat by welding, soldering or using a

torch near pressurized fluid lines or other flammable

materials.

Pressurized lines can be accidentally cut when heat

goes beyond the immediate flame area.

Flammable spray can be generated by heating near

pressurized fluid lines, resulting in severe burns to

personnel and bystanders.

FIG. 33

FIG. 34

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SERVICE COOLING SYSTEM SAFELY

FIG. 36: Explosive release of fluids from pressurized

cooling systems can cause serious burns.

Shut off the engine. Remove the filler cap only when it

is cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly, loosen

the filler cap to the first stop to relieve any pressure

before removing the cap completely.

REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR 
HEATING

FIG. 37: Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust.

Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is

heated by welding, soldering or using a torch.

Always work outside in a well-ventilated area. Dispose

of paint and solvent properly.

Always remove paint before welding or heating. Wear

an approved respirator to sand or grind paint, avoid

breathing the dust.

If using solvent or paint stripper, remove the stripper

with soap and water before welding. Remove solvent or

paint stripper containers and other flammable material

from the area. Allow fumes to disperse before welding

or heating.

BATTERIES

FIG. 38: A lead acid battery will generate flammable

and explosive gases. Keep sparks and flames away

from the battery.

Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is

strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and

cause blindness if splashed into eyes.

If acid contacts eyes, skin or clothing, flush with water

immediately. If acid contacts eyes get immediate

medical help.

FIG. 36

FIG. 37

FIG. 38