AGCO Massey Ferguson 8516, Workshop Service Manual

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Safety
Agricultural Chemicals
• Ag chemicals can be very hazardous. Improper use
of fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and
pesticides can injure people, plants, animals, soil and
other people's property.
• Always read and follow all manufacturers' instructions
before opening any chemical container.
• Even if you think you know them, read and follow
instructions each time you use a chemical.
• Use same precautions when adjusting, servicing,
cleaning or storing the planter as used when
installing chemicals into the hoppers or tanks.
• Inform anyone who comes in contact with chemicals
of the potential hazards involved and the safety
precautions required.
• Stand upwind and away from the smoke from a
chemical fire.
• Store or dispose of all unused chemicals only in a
manner as specified by the chemical manufacturer.
Transporting
• Do not transport planter in excess of 24 km/h (15
mph).
• Use a tractor with a minimum weight of at least 2/3 of
the fully loaded planter.
• Use good judgment when transporting the planter on
the highway. Maintain complete control of the
machine at all times.
• Comply with the state and local laws governing
highway safety and regulations when moving the
machinery.
• Always make the necessary safety precautions prior
to transporting the machine on public roads.
• Make sure SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem is
clean and visible.
• Use flashing warning lights except when prohibited
by law.
• Watch for overhead wires or other obstructions when
transporting the planter with markers raised.
• Make sure the markers are completely folded before
transporting or parking the planter.
• Install the transport cylinder lockup devices before
transporting the planter.
• For Drawbar Hitch Models: Always fasten the
transport safety chain to the tractor drawbar and use
the retainer on the hitch pin.