New Holland SD440A, Repair Manual

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
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CAUTION!
GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
REVIEW this manual and operator’s manual before
servicing equipment.
NEVER allow anyone unfamiliar, untrained, or
complacent to operate the air drill.
ALWAYS USE the jack supplied when unhooking the air
drill.
ALWAYS ensure weight of towing vehicle is heavier than
implement.
NEVER transport the air drill at speeds higher than 25
km/hr (16 mph).
NEVER transport the air drill and air cart with product in
tank.
MAINTAIN YOUR AIR DRILL in proper working
condition. Unauthorized modifications to the machine
may impair function and/or safety and affect machine life.
BE SURE the air drill is securely fastened to a large farm
tractor or an air cart that is attached to a large farm tractor
before operating hydraulics.
USE EXTREME CARE when making adjustments.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY from all farm equipment.
SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BLOCK the wheels to prevent movement when servicing. BE SURE the press wheels are blocked and wing lock pins
are in place before servicing or adjusting opener
assemblies or working on the air drill.
The tractor engine should be stopped and the
wheels blocked to prevent any movement during
servicing.
Always be sure that the depth control safety lock
is in place when servicing the air drill.
Always be sure the wings are in field position
before servicing the air drill.
Escaping hydraulic fluid is a serious hazard.
Escaping hydraulic fluid that is under pressure can
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Relieve
pressure before disconnecting the hydraulic lines.
Check/tighten all connections before applying
pressure.
Never use your hand to search for leaks. Use a
piece of cardboard or paper. If any fluid is
injected into the skin, seek immediate medical
attention. Gangrene may result if the wound is
not treated within a few hours. Check your
hydraulic fluid containers for warnings concerning
the hydraulic fluids you use.
DO NOT walk within the radius of raised air drill
wings.