AG SHIELD 405824, Operator’S Handbook And Parts Manual

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7. Always use hazard warning flashers on the Cross
auger when transporting unless prohibited by law.
3.7. REFUELING SAFETY
1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
2. Do
not refuel the
machine while smoking or
when near open flame or
sparks.
3. Stop engine before refueling. Clean up spilled fuel
before restarting engine.
3.8. TIRE SAFETY
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an
explosion, which may result in serious injury or
death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the
proper equipment and experience to do the job.
3. Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service
perform required tire maintenance.
4. Operate the tires at the pressures, loads, and
speeds suggested by the manufacturer.
3.9. OPERATING SAFETY
1.
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and
all safety signs before using.
2. Stop engine place all controls in neutral, set park
brake, remove ignition key, wait for all moving
parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing
or unplugging.
3. Before conditioning a field, be familiar with all
potential hazards: trees, rocks ditches, gullies,
etc. Plan your route to avoid hazards. Keep
Cross auger width in mind when maneuvering to
avoid obstacles.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Keep all shields and guards in place when
operating.
6. Do not allow riders on the Cross auger or tractor
during operation or transporting.
7. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially
children, before starting.
8. Stay away from machine when folding deflectors.
Keep others away.
9. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
10. Review safety instructions annually
3.10. CROSS AUGER SAFETY
The cross auger has sufficient power to sever limbs
and cause serious to fatal injury. Always stop the cross
auger before dismounting. Always be certain that no
one is in front of combine header Shield before
engaging the auger drive.
When greasing the auger, do so with the combine
motor shut off and the park brake securely set.
Never attempt to help the crop move along the
canvases with a wrench or other item that might get
into the auger and draw the wrench holder into the
auger.