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At the back of the Turf Tender, continue to look for hydraulic
leaks and other unsafe conditions. Check the conveyor belt
for damage and proper alignment. Make sure the shield over
the twin spinners is not bent or interfering with the operation
of the spinners. Make sure the rear door and gate are not bent
or damaged and are closed as much as needed for the materials
you will be hauling. By hand, rotate each spinner to ensure
that it is not bent and clears other parts of the spinner/chute
assembly.
On the right side of the Turf Tender, visually, make sure
the tire(s) are inflated properly. On models with a side conveyor,
check the side conveyor for damage and proper alignment.
Check for any signs of hydraulic leaks.
When finished with the safety inspection and any repairs
or adjustments that need to be made, the Turf Tender is ready
for operation.
SAFETY INSPECTION
Introduction
Every day before operating the Turf Tender, it is important
to perform a safety inspection “walk around” of the Turf Tender.
The purpose of the safety inspection is to inspect the Turf
Tender for any unsafe conditions and maintenance concerns.
Finding these conditions before using the Turf Tender can
save time, money, and the possibility of injuries. Check for
loose nuts or bolts, broken or cracked metal and welds, bent
or damaged components, under-inflated tires and leaking
hydraulic components and hoses. Any of these conditions may
indicate a potentially serious situation. All Turf Tender models
require the same basic safety inspection procedure.
On trailer-type models, start the inspection at the hitch.
Check the hitch for excessive wear or cracks. Check the
tongues of the hitch coupler (the part that directly hitches to
the tractor drawbar). The coupler is made of cast iron and
designed to break away in case the Turf Tender is driven on
an unsafe slope and rolls. The cast iron tends to wear faster
than steel and does wear out. This coupler may be turned over
to allow wear on both tongues before replacement is necessary.
Make sure the bolts attaching the hitch are not loose. On models
with a front door, check to make sure the track is not full of
material and that it has not been damaged.
Check the left side of the Turf Tender for any unsafe
conditions. Much of the hydraulic system is based on this
side. Check for any hydraulic leaks. Visually, make sure the
tire(s) are inflated properly. If in doubt, use a tire gauge and
check the tire pressure. Check for loose wires. All wiring should
be secured to the Turf Tender and should not be hanging loose.
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