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DURING OPERATION (CONT.)
Never leave running mixer/feeder unattended.
As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on mixer/feeder following
every 100 hours of operation. Correct all problems. Follow the
maintenance safety procedures.
FOLLOWING OPERATION:
Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor or towing
vehicle, set the brakes, disengage the PTO and all power drives, shut off
the engine and remove the ignition keys.
Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long
periods of time. Damage and livestock injury could result.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
Make sure parked machine is on a hard, level surface and engage all
safety devices.
Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS:
Adopt safe driving practices:
Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times.
Never use
independent braking with machine in tow as loss of control and/or
upset of unit can result.
Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure
that your speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and
secure. Keep speed to a minimum.
Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine
braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
Do not drink and drive.
SAFETY
READ BEFORE
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