Safety
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TPD SR (2/28/2013)
dures may be required. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious injury or death.
When dislodging a stuck auger, disengage PTO,
stop engine, set parking brake, remove key, dis-
connect PTO from tractor, and turn auger back-
wards with a wrench. Remove and store wrench
before starting engine.
Use a suitable lifting device of sufficient capac
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ity. Use adequate personnel to handle heavy com
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ponents.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo
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nents in any way.
Never replace shear bolt or auger retaining bolt
with a different length, or grade. Always use a
grade 2 bolt as a replacement.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Do not allow bystanders within 25 feet of the
area when operating, attaching, removing, assem
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bling, or servicing equipment.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Never perform service or maintenance with
engine running.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
When lubricating telescoping PTO drives, keep
fingers out of shield access slots to prevent injury.
TRANSPORTATION
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over
Protection System (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat
belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off
power unit can result in death from being run over
or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked
up” position at all times.
Do not operate PTO during transport.
Do not operate auxiliary hydraulics during
transport.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before traveling in reverse.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud
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denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Use additional caution and reduce speed when
under adverse surface conditions, turning, or on
inclines.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result
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ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires, front trac
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tor weights or front loader. Weigh the tractor and
equipment. Do not estimate.
Raise unit as high as possible for transport.
Reduce transport speed to avoid bouncing and
brief loss of steering control.
STORAGE
Block equipment securely for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor
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age area.
Do not climb or lean on equipment stored on
stand.
SAFETY RULES
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