Gearmore ARENA-VATOR III AV3-4, Assembly/Operators/Parts Manual

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4.5 FIELD OPERATION
OPERATING SAFETY
The Arena-vatorIII's are designed as a light
duty tillage tool used to work up horse arenas
and tracks, level them, and pack/condition the
surface. However the operator has the respon-
sibility of being familiar with all operating and
safety procedures and following them.
OPERATING SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator's Manual
and all safety signs before operating, servic-
ing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
2. Do not allow riders.
3. Install and secure all guards and shields
before starting or operating.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away
from moving parts.
5. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor
engine, set park brake, remove ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
6. Place all tractor and machine controls in
neutral before starting.
7. Never start or operate machine unless sitting
on tractor seat.
8. Clear the area of bystanders, especially
small children, before starting.
9. Clean re fl ectors, SMV and lights before
transporting.
10. Use hazard fl ashers on tractor when trans-
porting.
11. Do not put hands or feet under machine
while tractor engine is running.
Each operator should review this section of the
manual at the start of the season and as often
as required to be familiar with the machine.
When using, follow this procedure:
1. Review and follow the Pre-Operation Check-
list.
2. Attach the tractor to the machine:
a. Move the lift arms and slide the balls
over the mounting pins. Install the re-
tainers.
b. Attach the top link to the mast bracket.
Install the retainer.
IMPORTANT
Do not use on a tractor of more than the
recommended horsepower. Larger trac-
tors can overload and bend the frame or
tines, blades, and the roller.
c. Always engage the anti-sway compo-
nents on each lift arm to keep the unit
from moving from side-to-side during
operation.
Fig. 2 - Attached