Section 3: Operating Procedures
AP-PS2072 & AP-PS2086 Primary Seeders 313-805MK
7/15/19
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Keep body, body extremities, loose clothing, pull strings,
etc. away from pinch points such as rotating, extending,
and/or retracting components. Secure pinch point areas to
ensure they will not move before working on or near them.
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Make sure safety labels are in their proper location and are
in good condition before operating the attached equipment.
Read and obey all instructions on the labels.
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Check hitch fit-up frequently. An improper fit-up can cause
the equipment to come loose from the loader hitch plate and
fall.
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Do not use equipment to lift the front or back of the power
machine off the ground. Doing so can damage the
equipment, power machine, and/or cause serious injury or
death.
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Do not use equipment to lift, carry, push or tow other
equipment and objects. It is not properly designed or
guarded for this use.
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Avoid exposure to dust containing crystalline silica
particles. This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs
(silicosis). Because crystalline silica is a basic component
of sand and granite, many activities at construction sites
produce dust containing crystalline silica. Trenching,
sawing, and boring of material containing crystalline silica
can produce dust containing crystalline silica.
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Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten seat
belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
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Do not alter equipment or replace parts with other brands.
Other brands may not fit properly or meet OEM (Original
Equipment Manufacturer) specifications. They can weaken
the integrity and impair the safety, function, performance,
and life of the equipment. Replace parts only with genuine
OEM parts.
Transport Safety
Skid Steer Mounted
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DANGER
To avoid serious injury or death:
Keep attachment and/or loader arms away from overhead
electrical power lines. Place an orange warning sign under
overhead lines indicating type of danger above.
IMPORTANT:
Never make turns with any of the
rollers in contact with the ground. Always lift unit up
off the ground when making turns.
IMPORTANT:
Attach seeder to a power machine
before calibrating it for proper seed dispersal rate.
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always exercise safety, courtesy, and common sense. Be
aware of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Check blind spots
before moving equipment.
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Always transport with equipment carried low to protect
against rollover, hitting overhead objects, power lines, and
loss of control.
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When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED lights, clean
reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible
from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
laws.
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Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough
clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as
buildings, trees, fences, etc. Making contact can result in
equipment damage and cause serious injury or death.
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Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
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When transporting a skid steer or track loader on a trailer,
use towing vehicle and trailer of adequate size and capacity.
Always drive up a ramp with heavy end uphill. Engage the
power machine’s park brake and remove ignition switch key
once it is loaded. Secure power machine and attachment
using tie downs and chains.
Tractor 3-Point Mounted
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always exercise safety, courtesy, and common sense. Be
aware of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Check blind spots
before moving equipment.
•
When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED lights, clean
reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible
from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of your
presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and local
laws.
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Transport on public roadways with your tractor’s slow
moving vehicle sign mounted on the back of the Seeder. It is
possible for the seeder to block viewing of the sign by
approaching vehicles if mounted on the back of your tractor.
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Reduce ground speed when turning and leave enough
clearance to avoid making contact with obstacles such as
buildings, trees, fences, etc. Making contact can result in
equipment damage and cause serious injury or death.
•
Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
