Sheyenne tooling & Mfg 500CT, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY AND OPERATING
(CONT)
DURING OPERATION
1. Do not allow passengers on the tractor or
snowblower at any time. There is no safe
place for passengers on this equipment. The
operator MUST sit in the tractor seat while
operating.
2. Eye and ear protection is recommended when
operating the snowblower.
3. Operate during daylight hours or when the
area is well lit with bright artificial light.
Operating with inadequate light poses
additional safety concerns and should be
avoided.
4. If the snowblower strikes a foreign object the
operation should be stopped and the
snowblower inspected for damage. Only if
no damage has occured should work resume.
5. Be especially observant of the operating area
and terrain. Watch for holes, rocks, or other
hidden hazards. ALWAYS inspect the area
prior to operating snowblower.
6. DO NOT operate snowblower near the edge
of drop-offs or banks.
7. DO NOT operate snowblower on steep
slopes as overturn may result.
8. Operate up and down (not across)
intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and
stops.
9. Back the tractor up steeper slopes with
blower off. Operate blower as you travel
down the slope.
10. Slow down before you change directions on
any slope.
11. Use wheel weights on your tractor to increase
stability on slopes.
12. Never stand alongside the unit while the
engine is running.
13. When work is complete or operator needs
to shut down, follow these procedures.
Park the tractor/snowblower on level
ground, place the transmission in neutral,
set the parking brake, disengage the PTO,
lower the equipment to the ground, place
all control levers in neutral, shut off the
engine and remove the ignition key
BEFORE leaving the operator's seat.
Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS) (If
so equipped)
1. DO NOT weld, drill or alter the ROPS.
Damaged ROPS must not be straightened
and reused. If damage does occur, consult
your dealer.
2. If the ROPS is lowered or removed from
the tractor for may reason, it must be
erected and /or refitted immediately.
Original bolts or equivalent replacements
must be used and tightened to the correct
torque.
3. Your dealer and tractor manufacturer do
not recommend usage of tractors with
ROPS removed.
4. If a fold-down ROPS is used, the ROPS
can be folded down for storage, but must
be pinned in the upright position prior to
and whenever operating the tractor.
5. Seat belt usage: With ROPS installed on
the tractor it is imperative that the seat belt
be installed, used and correctly adjusted, at
all times. DO NOT use a seat belt if
operating without ROPS.
6. Additional safety equipment: A Fire
Extinguisher and first aid kit should be
kept readily accessible.
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