Bush Hog RTX85G, Operator'S Manual

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RTXG SERIES TILLER 5/19 Operation Section 4-18
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9. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE TRACTOR AND
IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE. The operator must read and
understand the Safety and Operation Sections of the implement and tractor operator’s manuals. These
manuals must be read and explained to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the
implement and tractor without complete operating instructions.
Before starting any operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be worked in and any
obstacles and hazards contained within to ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equipment. Special
attention should be paid to foreign debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, and passersby and animals in the area.
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Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the
rotating parts of the Implement. These objects could then swing outside the housing at
great velocity. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or
even death. Inspect the area for such objects before working in the area. Remove any such
objects from the site. Never allow the implement to contact such objects.
(STL-6)
Foreign Debris Hazards
Before operating, inspect the area to make sure
there are no foreign objects that the implement
knives could hit or become entangled with.
Remove all foreign objects and debris. If objects
are too big to remove, mark them clearly and be
sure to prevent the implement blades from
contacting them.
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the
implement and tractor at once. Immediately idle
the engine speed and disengage the PTO. Wait for
all implement rotating motion to stop, then raise
the implement and move the tractor and
implement off the object. Inspect the area and
remove, or mark the location of the debris. Inspect
the condition of the implement and make any
needed repairs immediately. Make sure the knives
are not damaged and the carrier is balanced
before resuming operation.
Always wear your seat belt securely fastened and only operate the tractor and implement with the ROPS in the
raised position. If the tractor or implement hits a tree stump, rock, or bump, a sudden movement could throw
you off of the seat and under the tractor and/or implement. The seat belt is your best protection from falling off
the tractor and the ROPS provides protection from being crushed during a tractor roll-over.
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