BE-XXMS USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Guide to this Manual
This manual contains all the information necessary to safely operate and maintain the Agriease 23MS or
32MS Spreader. Consult the Table of Contents for a detailed list of topics covered. You’ll find this manual’s
step-by- step procedures easy to follow and understand. Should questions arise, please contact Braber
Equipment before starting any of the procedures in this manual.
NOTE:
Procedures provided in this manual apply to both spreader models (Model 23MS and Model 32MS)
unless specifically noted otherwise.
Regarding the information presented in this manual:
All safety, operating, and servicing information reflects current production models at the time of publication
of this manual.
References made to left, right, front, and rear are those directions viewed when facing the unit from the rear.
Please read all sections in the manual carefully—including the important safety information found in this
section—before beginning any procedures; doing so ensures your safety and the optimal performance of
your Agriease Spreader.
For Your Safety...
For your safety, Agriease documentation contains the following types of safety statements (listed here in
order of increasing intensity):
NOTE: A clarification of previous information or additional pertinent information.
ATTENTION:
A safety statement indicating that potential equipment damage may occur if instructions are not
followed.
CAUTION:
A safety statement that reminds of safety practices or directs attention to unsafe practices which could
result in personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING:
A strong safety statement indicating that a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if proper
precautions are not taken.
DANGER!
The utmost levels of safety must be observed; an extreme hazard exists which would result in high
probability of death or irreparable serious personal injury if proper precautions are not taken.
The best operator is a careful operator. Use common sense and observe general safety rules.
In addition to observing the specific precautions listed throughout the manual, the following general
precautions apply and must be heeded for proper, safe operation.
WARNING:
Keep hands and feet from under the spreader at all times. Ensure that you are safely distanced from any
other persons before operating the spreader.
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to operate the spreader in areas with steep inclines, ditches,
large rocks, stumps, or holes which may endanger the operator by upsetting the tractor or cause damage to
the spreader.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury and to promote safe spreader operation, keep all shields in place during
operation. Ensure that all mounting hardware is properly tightened.
WARNING:
Never clean, adjust, or repair the spreader while the tractor is running.