REDDI-LYNX Operator’s Manual
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Mandako Agri Marketing (2010) Ltd.
2.8 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation for trouble.
• Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Lower machine to the ground. Place all controls in
neutral, stop engine, set the park brake, remove
ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop
before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
• Place stand or blocks under the frame before
working beneath the machine or when changing
tires.
• Always use personal protective equipment
such as safety glasses, gloves and hearing
protection, when performing any service
or maintenance work.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic
maintenance and servicing, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore your
equipment to original specifications.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should
be kept readily accessible while
performing maintenance on this
equipment.
• When completing a maintenance or
service function, make sure all safety
shields and devices are installed before
placing unit in service.
2.9 STORAGE SAFETY
• Store the unit in an area away from human activity
• Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the frame
with planks if required. Chock the drum to prevent
rolling.
• Lower roller to the ground and lower stabilizer jacks.
• Do not allow children to play on or around the stored
machine.
2.10 TRANSPORT SAFETY
• Read and understand ALL the information
in the Operator's Manual regarding
procedures and SAFETY when operating
the REDDI-LYNX in the field and/or on the
road.
• Do not raise the frame or transport with fluid in the
Drum.
• Check with local authorities regarding REDDI-LYNX
transport on public roads. Obey all applicable laws
and regulations.
• Always travel at a safe speed. Use caution when
making corners or meeting traffic.
• Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle)
emblem and all the lights and reflectors
that are required by the local highway and
transport authorities are in place, are
clean and can be seen clearly by all
overtaking and oncoming traffic.
• Install additional lights on the rear of the machine to
safeguard against rear end collisions. Daybreak and
dusk are particularly dangerous and pilot vehicles
are recommended.
• Be sure that the machine is securely hitched to the
towing vehicle and a retainer is used through the
3-point hitch pins.
• Always refer to the towing vehicle owner’s manual
trailer towing section to determine the vehicles
towing capacity and to ensure compatibility and
maximum safety.
• Keep to the right and yield the right-of-way to allow
faster traffic to pass. Drive on the shoulder of the
road, if permitted by law.
• Do not exceed 32 km/h (20 mph) on highway
transport. Reduce speed on rough roads and
surfaces.
• Always use hazard warning flashers on tow vehicle
when transporting unless prohibited by law.
• Shift towing unit to a lower gear before going down
steep down-grades to use engine as retarding force.
Keep towing vehicle in gear at all times.
• Do not drink and drive.
