Finn HydroSeeder T170, Parts And Operator'S Manual

Page: 9 / 77

5. The driver of the carrying or towing vehicle is respon-
sible for the safety of the operator(s) of the machine.
Make sure the driver is aware of and avoids all pos-
sible hazards to the operator(s) of the machine, such
as low tree limbs, low power lines, etc. Vehicles on
which equipment is mounted or towed must be stopped
and started gradually. Avoid abrupt starts or stops.
Never operate on a slope or a hill that may endanger
the driver and/or the operator(s). All personnel should
review and be familiar with stop/start signals between
the driver and operator(s) before going into operation.
Only the operator should be located on the platform
during operation.
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 vent-
ing the engine exhaust of
both the equipment and vehi-
cle on which the equipment
is mounted. Deadly carbon
monoxide fumes can accu-
mulate.
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
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, trans-
formers, or other high volt-
age electrical conductors.
Also do not aim discharge
spray towards people, ani-
mals or anything other than
the intended application area.
2. Never engage (turn on)
clutch when both the recircu-
lation and discharge valves
are closed. Operation with
both valves closed will result
in extreme heat generation
that could cause severe bodi-
ly injury and damage to the
equipment.
3. Recirculation valve must be open and material flow-
ing 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 holders
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
that the 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 cau-
tion.
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 equip-
ment.
3