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p MW If tir�on a terrain�c rills ar�efia o re u Mn 'ORo th o e u lin vehic a Referto the trailer manufac- turer's weight distribution recommendations pressure for movement on soft ground, reinf late the ti o nor " e Secure the drill rig and tools to the hauling vehicle with ties, mal pressures before movement on firm or hilly ground or on chains, and/or load binders of adequate capacity streets, roads, and highways Underinflated tires are not stable on firm ground During air pressure checks, inspect for- 20. Off-Road or20. Off-Road Movement O Missing or loose wheel lugs C o Objects wedged between duals or embedded in the tire Follow these procedures during off-road movement casing Before moving a drill rig,first walk the route of travel,inspect Damaged or poorly fitting rims or nm flanges ing for depressions,stumps,gulleys,ruts,and similar obstacles o Abnormal or uneven wear and cuss, breaks, or tears in the o Always check the brakes of a drill rig carrier before traveling, casing particularly on rough, uneven, or hilly ground o Check the complete drive train of a carrier at least weekly for Batteries contain strong acid Use extreme caution when loose or damaged bolts, nuts, studs, shafts, and mountings servicingbatteries Discharge all passengers before moving a drill rig on rough a or hilly terrain Service batteries only in a ventilated area and while wearing o Engage the front axle(for 4 x 4,6 x 6,etc vehicles or carriers) safety glasses J when traveling off highway on hilly terrain ° When a battery is removed from a vehicle or service unit, disconnect the battery ground clamp first o Use caution when traveling side hill Conservatively evaluate o When installing a battery,connect the battery ground clamp } side-hill capability of drill rigs because the arbitrary addition of last drilling tools may raise the center of mass When possible,travel o When charging a battery with a battery charger turn off the directly uphill ordownhill Increase tire pressures before travel power source to the battery before either connecting ordiscon- ;r ing in hilly terrain (do not exceed rated tine pressure) netting charger leads to the batteryposts Loosen cell caps Attempt to cross obstacles such as small fogs and small ero before charge ng to permit the escape`of gas , sion channels or ditches squarely rather than at an angle Use the assistance of someone on the ground as a guide flushed Spilled battery acid can burn skin and should be immediately when lateral or overhead clearance is close flushed with lots of water If battery acid gets into someone's eyes, flush immediately with large amounts of water and see a c Set all brakes and/or locks after the drill has been moved to medical physician at once a new drilling site When grades are present, block the wheels a To avoid battery explosions, keep the cells filled with elec o Never travel off-road with the mast(derrick)of the drill rig in trolyte, use a flashlight(not an open flame)to check electrolyte the raised or partially raised position levels and avoid creating sparks around the battery by shorting across a battery terminal Keep lighted or smoking materials and 21. Tires, Batteries, and Fuel flames away from batteries Check tires on the drill daily forsafety and,during extended Take special precautions forhandling fuel and refueling the ;f travel,for loss of air Maintain airressures for travel on streets p drill ng or career r, roads,and highways according to the manufacturer's recommen. o Only use the type and quality of fuel recommended by the ;f dations Only repair truck and off-highway tires with the required engine manufacturer e special tools and follow the recommendations of a tire manufac- Refuel in a well-ventilated area til turei's repair manual 33- 34- �`