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NEW LEADER
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Please Give Part No., Description
& Unit Serial No.
L4000G4
17.
Wear eye protection while working around or on
unit.
18.
Read, understand and follow instructions and
precautions given by the manufacturer or supplier
of materials to be spread. Improper selection,
application, use or handling may be hazardous to
people, animals, plants, crops or other property.
CAUTION
If spreader is used to transport
chemicals, check with your
chemical supplier regarding DOT
(Department of Transportation)
requirements.
19.
Cover all loads that can spill or blow away. Do
not spread dusty materials where dust may create
pollution or a traffic
visibility problem.
20.
Turn slowly and be
careful when traveling
on rough surfaces and
side slopes, especially
with
a
loaded
spreader. Load may
shift causing unit to
tip.
21.
Read and understand the precautionary decals on
the spreader. Replace any that become defaced,
damaged, lost or painted over. Replacement
decals can be ordered from your dealer’s parts
department or from Highway Equipment Company
by calling (319) 363-8281 or 1-888-363-8006.
11.
Inspect spinner fins, spinner frame mounting and
spinner fin nuts and screws every day. Look for
missing fasteners, looseness, wear and cracks.
Replace immediately if required. Use only new
SAE grade 5 or grade 8 screws and new self-
locking nuts.
12.
Inspect all bolts, screws,
fasteners, keys, chain
drives, body mountings
and other attachments
periodically. Replace
any
missing
or
damaged parts with
proper
specification
items. Tighten all bolts,
nuts and screws to specified torques
according to the torque chart in this
manual.
13.
Shut off engine
before filling fuel
and oil tanks. Do
not allow overflow.
Wipe up all spills.
Do not smoke. Stay
away from open
flame.
FIRE
HAZARD!
14.
Starting
fluids
and
sprays
are
extremely
f l a m m a b l e .
Don’t
smoke.
Stay away from
flame or heat!
15.
All vehicles should be equipped with a serviceable
fire extinguisher of 5
BC rating or larger.
16.
Hydraulic system and
oil can get hot enough
to
cause
burns.
Before working on the
system, wait until oil
has cooled.
GENERAL SAFETy RULES
OPERATION SECTION
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