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Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility (Implement) .................................................................................. 5
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator......................................................................................................... 5
Use Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Call Before You Dig ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Silica Dust Exposure....................................................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Electrical ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Hydraulic System ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Fueling ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Starting ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Spark Arrester Exhaust System......................................................................................................................... 7
Welding And Grinding ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Fire Extinguishers .......................................................................................................................................... 7
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES
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OPERATING PROCEDURE WITH COMPACT TRACTORS
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Approved Compact Tractor Models & Requirements............................................................................................ 11
Compact Tractor / Implement Setup ................................................................................................................. 11
Entering And Exiting The Compact Tractor ........................................................................................................ 11
Installing The Three-Point Implement ............................................................................................................... 11
Control Functions Three-Point Hitch (Implement) ................................................................................................ 14
Driving The Implement And Tractor To Worksite.................................................................................................. 14
Angled Positioning ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Backfilling Positioning ................................................................................................................................... 16
Operating The Three-Point Implement .............................................................................................................. 16
Removing The Three-Point Implement.............................................................................................................. 16
TRANSPORTING THE IMPLEMENT ON A TRAILER
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TRANSPORTING THE IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE ON A TRAILER
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