AGCO Glencoe CP40 CULTIPACKER, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Following Operation:
• Following operation, or when unhitching your
machine, stop the tractor, set the brakes,
disengage the PTO and all power drives, shut
off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
• Do not park your equipment where it will be
exposed to livestock for long periods of time.
Machine damage and livestock injury could
result.
Highway Operation:
• Comply with your state and local laws
governing highway safety, and movement of
farm machinery on public roads.
• Use approved extremity lighting and warning
devices to warn operators of other vehicles on
the highway during transport.
• Use a SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem at all
times.
• The minimum weight of the towing vehicle must
be at least equal to the weight of the towed
implement.
• Utilize transport chains. The transport chain
should be adjusted so that the tongue of the
towed machine will not touch the ground in
case of loss of the hitch pin.
• Do not tow at speeds in excess of 15 MPH.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Be a safe and courteous operator. Always yield
to oncoming traffic in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc.
• Be observant of bridge load ratings. Do not
cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight
at which you are operating.
• Watch for obstructions overhead and to the side
while transporting.
Performing Maintenance:
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. A
poorly maintained machine is an invitation to
trouble.
• Be certain all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before attempting to perform
maintenance on your machine.
• Always use a safety support and block wheels.
Never use a jack to support the machine.
• Securely block machine before servicing. Never
work under a raised machine.
• Always use the proper tools or equipment for
the job at hand.
• Follow the torque chart when tightening bolts
and nuts.
• Replace all shields and guards after servicing
and before starting up the machine.
• Never replace hex bolts with less than Grade 5
bolts unless otherwise specified. Refer to bolt
torque chart for head identification marking.
• If machine has been altered in any way from
original design, Glencoe® does not accept any
liability for injury or warranty.
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