E Light UTV Safety Training
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Transcript of E Light UTV Safety Training
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E Light UTV Safety Training
Utility Type Vehicle
“the buggy”
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Daily Checklist• Before operation of a Utility Type Vehicle the
operator shall:– Inspect the vehicle and fill out daily inspection form
• Check the following prior to starting – Seat belt condition and use it – ROPS – Roll Over Protection Structure– Other structural damage– Broken or missing parts– Check for proper security of loads– Fire Extinguisher
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Daily Checklist Continued
– Fuel and oil leaks– Fuel and oil levels– Transmission leaks and levels – properly inflated tires– guards and shields for personnel safety– Suspension parts – Parking brake
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Daily Checklist Continued
• Check the following after start up– Controls and gauges – Brakes – Lighting abnormalities or failures– Horns and other warning signals– Listen for drive line wear or damage
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Daily Checklist• Document deficiencies on check list• Take action• Contact Supervisor • Any unsafe condition = unit out of service
– Tag unit out of service – Most UTV’s are rentals – Do not make repairs on rentals
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Starting• Operators must be sitting in appropriate seat
– Engage the vehicle park brake– Place in neutral– Press down on brake ( some units will not start without)– Never start UTV outside the vehicle.– Must be properly seated
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Cold Weather Starting• For gas engines
– During cold weather you will need to start vehicle in neutral with choke engaged
– If engine does not start within 5 seconds, turn the key off and wait 10 seconds before next attempt
– Never attempt starting the engine more than 3 times within a 5 minute period. The starter must have time to cool to prevent damage
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Cold Weather Starting
• For diesel engine– Most are equipped with glow plugs– Never use either with glow plugs – This will result in engine damage and possible injury
• Most are on a automatic timer based on temperature • Never attempt starting the engine more than 3 times within a
5 minute period. The starter must have time to cool to prevent damage.
• Repeat steps if the engine does not start• Do not run the battery dead• Get help if not starting
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Fueling
• Make sure you do not put the wrong fuel in the UTV
• Fuel type should be labeled at the tank• If labels are missing
– Green cap indicates diesel fuel– Black cap indicates gas
• Gas in a diesel engine will cause damage.
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Batteries• Maintain in accordance with manufacturer
specifications– Batteries being charged can generate explosive
hydrogen gas. – The battery may be different in size and voltage than
normal passenger vehicle. – Persons unfamiliar with the charging or electrical
system of the UTV should referred to the operators manual and seek help
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Driving• Driver must be authorized and trained personnel • Know the location of all controls
– Both inside and outside the vehicle• Do not operate the vehicle with the cargo box
raised• Check brake action before, during and after use,
– Report any abnormalities• Avoid sudden starts, stops and turns
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Driving
• Each passenger must ride in a seat with the seat belt fastened
• Do not permit horseplay or other activity that will place passengers, cargo or the vehicle at risk
• Keep legs, arms inside the vehicle • Operators must back up carefully
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Rough Terrain • The following precautions shall be used
– Drive slowly and smoothly to avoid overturning
– Use appropriate speed on rough terrain– Avoid swails, dangerous slopes or
depressions, bumps, holes, ruts and other obstacles
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Rough Terrain– Keep wheels straight at crest of hill or over
bumps and depressions – Stay clear of ditches and embankments – Drive completely up or down slope or hill
before making a turn – Do not turn mid-slope
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Rough Terrain
– Brake frequently when descending slopes. – Do not permit the ATV to "freewheel". – If vehicle stops or loses power, lock brake to
hold vehicle in place.
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Water Hazard• When a water hazard is encountered,
the operator shall;– not cross the hazard if the operator is not fully
aware of the actual depth. – not attempt to cross if water level is 6" or
greater in depth. – proceed slowly and carefully only if the water
level is less than 6"
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Loading• The cargo bed or box of the UTV must be
– evenly distributed.– securely anchored to prevent shifting or loss of load.– loaded in a lesser quantity, if on uneven or hilly
terrain.• Never drive UTV with tailgates hanging down
and unsupported– Lugs on tires will contact tailgate causing potential
structural damage to the vehicle
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Loading• Do not over load • Check load capacity of vehicle• Include weight of
– Driver, passengers, load in cargo box and load of trailer if applicable
• Refer to Operator’s Manual for correct load distribution.
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Load Discharge• Before dumping load, be sure the vehicle is on
level ground and stable surface. • A cargo box can be very heavy
– Cargo boxes that are not equipped with power lift were not meant to be raised by hand. Doing so may result in back injury
• The center of gravity changes as a loaded cargo box is raised.
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Help prevent injury when dumping loads
• Do not allow rear wheels to hang over the edge of a loading dock or trench.
• Operate dump with parking brake locked• Never dump while moving.• Operate dump on level ground only• Do not place hands behind seat when lowering
box
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Parking • Should be stopped and parked on a level
surface. • Do not leave the vehicle running, unattended
because the vehicle may accidentally shift gears and move, causing injury or property damage
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Shut Down• Before Leaving Vehicle
– Place in Neutral– Set parking brake – Stop engine– Remove key
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