Finn HydroSeeder T170 MB, Operator Instructions And Parts Manual

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3. Recirculation valve must be open and material
flowing back into the tank when using the remote
valve. A closed or plugged recirculation line will
cause extreme heat in the pump or discharge lines
that will result in severe bodily injury and damage to
the equipment.
4. During application through a hose, high pressure
can be exerted at the end of the hose. Hose-holding
personnel must establish good footing. The operator
should apply gradual pressure to the hose only after
hose-holding personnel are firmly positioned and
have firm control of the hose. Additional personnel
to direct hose may be necessary if working on
slopes. The proper technique for grasping the hose
used by hose-holding personnel is to route and
firmly grasp the hose over the shoulder or under
both arms. Never route/hold the hose so it goes
between the legs. If the hose-holding personnel
finds that it is uncomfortable for him to handle the
hose by himself, additional hose-holding personnel
should be positioned at the end of the hose.
5. Plan application so that the farthest area is covered
first, then work back toward the HydroSeeder
®
,
so individuals are not walking back over slippery
ground.
6. Before opening any valves or pipe
clamps, shut machine down and
check if material in the pipe is hot.
If hot, do
NOT open valve or pipe
clamps as the hot material may
cause severe personal injury. Allow
to cool and open with caution.
7. Except when loading materials,
keep loading hatch lid closed
to protect operator and prevent
splashing of wet material onto the
tank top.
8. Wash off spillage of slippery mulch
or slurry additive from the tank top and platform
before operating equipment.
IV. MAINTENANCE
1. Before servicing the machine, turn
off engine and allow all moving
parts to stop. To prevent accidental
starting, disconnect battery cables.
Tag the engine operating area to
show that the machine is being
serviced. Use lockout/tagout
procedure (Occupational Health
and Safety Administration (OSHA)
29 CFR 1910.147).
II. MACHINE OPERATION (Continued)
6. Operator(s) of equipment should
never ride on the machine at
speeds of greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
7. Never operate machine in an
enclosed area without venting
the engine exhaust of both the
equipment and vehicle on which
the equipment is mounted. Deadly
carbon monoxide fumes can
accumulate.
8. Never operate this or any other
machinery when fatigued, tired,
under the influence of alcohol,
illegal drugs, or medication. You
must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert to operate this
machine.
9. Never modify the machine. Never remove any part
of the machine (except for service and then reinstall
removed components before operating).
10. Use proper means (steps, ladder)
for mounting and dismounting
of the machine. Never mount or
dismount a moving machine.
III. SLURRY APPLICATION
1. Do not aim discharge spray toward
power-lines, transformers, or other
high voltage electrical conductors.
Also do not aim discharge spray
towards people, animals or
anything other than the intended
application area.
2. Never engage
(turn on) the
slurry pump
when both the
recirculation
and discharge
valves are
closed (as
illustrated
to the right).
Operation with
both valves
closed will
result in extreme heat generation that could cause
severe bodily injury and damage to the equipment.