ROME TRCW-20, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
SAFETY GUIDELINES
CAUTION:
 BEFORE SERVICING THE HARROW, ALWAYS:
1. Lower the harrow to the ground.
2. Shut the tractor off.
3.
Lock the tractor’s parking brake.
4. Remove the key.
INADVERTENT OR UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE HARROW WHILE WORKING AROUND THE
DISC GANGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR PERSONAL INJURY.
 NEVER WORK UNDER A RAISED HARROW.

The raised harrow could fall suddenly causing serious personal injury. Always lower the harrow to the
ground before servicing. Never rely on the hydraulic system to hold the harrow up.
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 PERIODICALLY, VISUALLY INSPECT THE HARROW.
 Look for hydraulic leaks and broken, missing or malfunctioning parts and make any necessary repairs.
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 USE CAUTION WHEN INFLATING TIRES.
 Use a clip-on air chuck, extension hose with gauge, and stand to one side away from the tire when
inflating to avoid the possibility of personal injury due to blow offs, etc. Maintain proper air pressure in
the tires.
 Important!
Never exceed manufacturer’s maximum p.s.i. displayed on the sidewall of the tire
.
 BEFORE DISCONNECTING ANY HYDRAULIC LINES, RELIEVE THE PRESSURE.
 Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious
personal injury. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, obtain medical treatment immediately.
 HANDLE THE GANG ASSEMBLIES WITH CARE.
 The disc blades are sharp and could cut hands, feet, etc. Use chock blocks to prevent the gang
assembly from rolling on surfaces before assembly of the frame. Wear gloves when handling the disc
blades or gang assemblies.
 PURGE AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEFORE OPERATION.
 Always be sure the hydraulic lines and cylinders are free of air and do not leak. After connecting the
hydraulic lines, carefully cycle the hydraulic cylinders several times to purge air from the hydraulic
system. Visually check all connections for leaks before cycling the hydraulic cylinders.