2019-03-11
407-502M
NP30A or NP40A
Important Safety Information
6
Remain Clear of Overhead Lines
If the fertilizer applicator contacts a power line, lethal
voltage may be present on all metal parts. At higher
voltage, the applicator does not need to be in line contact
for the hazard to exist. Maintain at least 10 foot (3 m)
clearance.
Electrocution can occur without direct contact between
the energized fertilizer applicator and a person near the
fertilizer applicator.
Watch for sagging, damaged or low electrical lines. The
folded fertilizer applicator could contact lines lower than
13 foot (4 m). Overhead lines at farm structures are a
particular hazard. An incorrectly folded applicator is at
risk from lines lower than 22 foot (7 m).
Watch for all electrical lines during folding and unfolding
operations. Use a spotter during folding and unfolding.
Know the location and height of all lines during transport
and in fields.
If an electrical hazard is observed while on the ground
near the applicator, hop at least 100 feet (30 m) away
with both feet together and summon professional help. At
higher voltage, lethal voltage gradients can also be
present at the soil surface.
Consult your tractor manual for advice on how to respond
to an electrical hazard event while in the cab.
Tires Not a Step
Do not use front caster tires, gauge wheel tires, or
lift-assist tires as steps. A tire could spin underfoot,
resulting in a fall onto the applicator or ground, possibly
causing serious injury.
The front caster wheels can be in poor ground contact at
any time, even with the fertilizer applicator lowered in the
field. They can appear to be in ground contact, and spin
easily, in multiple conditions.
The lift-assist tires can be in poor ground contact, or out
of ground contact, whenever the fertilizer applicator is
lowered.
Shutdown and Storage
Lower fertilizer applicator, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove the key.
Secure fertilizer applicator using locks and supports
provided.
Detach and store fertilizer applicator in an area where
children normally do not play.
Park an anhydrous ammonia applicator downwind of
occupied areas until it is purged of NH
3
residues.
Do not leave an NH
3
nurse tank unattended.
