Farm King Allied 80 Series, Operator And Parts Manual

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Safety - 80 Series Rear Blade
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Safety Rules
• Read and follow instructions in this manual and the
tractor’s operators manual before operating.
• Under no circumstances should young children be
allowed to work with this equipment.
• This equipment is dangerous to children and persons
unfamiliar with its operation.
• If the elderly are assisting with work, their physical
limitations need to be recognized and accommodated.
• Check for overhead and / or underground lines before
operating equipment (if applicable).
• In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage
of equipment.
• Check that the equipment is securely fastened to the
tractor.
• Make sure all the machine controls are in the
NEUTRAL position before starting the machine.
• Operate the equipment only from the operator’s
position.
• When learning to operate the equipment, do it at a
slow rate in an area clear of bystanders, especially
small children.
• DO NOT permit personnel to be in the work area
when operating the equipment.
• The equipment must be used ONLY on approved
tractors.
• DO NOT modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and / or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
• DO NOT make any adjustments or repairs on the
equipment while the machine is running.
• Keep shields and guards in place. Replace if damaged.
• When operating on hillsides, use extreme care. The
tractor may tip over if it strikes a hole, ditch or other
irregularity.
Transport Safety
• Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed on
rough roads and surfaces.
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway
safety and movement of machinery on public roads.
• Use the SMV emblem and warning light. Local
laws should be checked for all highway lighting and
marking requirements.
• Check all reflectors for visibility and cleanliness
before transport.
• Always attach a safety chain to the tractor drawbar
and the equipment hitch before transport.
• Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations and
move to the side of the road so any following traffic
may pass.
• Always enter curves or drive up or down hills at a
low speed and at a gradual steering angle.
• Never allow riders on either tractor or equipment.
• Keep tractor in a lower gear at all times when
traveling down steep grades.
• Maintain proper brake settings at all times (if
equipped).