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Pre- Operation Check
Read and understand manual carefully
Check Tires and
lugs….Torque on the wheel lugs, Tire pressure (See pg.)
Check fasteners
Check Pivot points and pins
Check Hoses and hydraulic cylinders, fittings and couplers
Check Grease points and adequate amount of grease is applied
Check Connections of the hoses and electrics and insure no pinch points and installed
properly
Check hitch and draw bar connection insure they are level and that the weight is
distributed evenly
Check lights and slow-moving vehicle are clear of debris
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Efficient and safe operation of the PENTA TMR MIXER requires that each operator reads
and understands al the operating procedures and all the related safety precautions
outlined in this section.
1. Lubricate the machine as per the schedule in the Service and Maintenance section of
the manual.
2. Use only tractor with adequate power to operate your PENTA TMR MIXER.
3. Make sure the gearbox oil reservoir is filled to the proper level. (See Figure 2).
4. Check the gearboxes. Make sure the drain plugs are properly installed and tightened
and not leaking.
5. Ensure that the machine is properly attached to your tractor. Be sure the retainer is
installed in the draw pin, and the safety chain is attached. Also make sure that all
hitch bolts in the adjustable hitch cradle are properly secured and tightened.
6. Check the hydraulic system.
7. Inspect all hydraulic and oil lines, hoses, fittings, and coupler for tightness.
8. Check the tires and make sure they are inflated to the specified pressure.
9. Torque all wheel nuts to 180 ft. lbs.
10. Check for and remove entangled material from the PTO, driveshaft, auger, conveyor
and axles.
11. Check that PTO drive line is pinned to the tractor and the guard is chained to the
frame.
12. Close and secure all guards.