Section 3: Operating Procedures
AP-PS2072 & AP-PS2086 Primary Seeders 313-805MK
7/15/19
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Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the Primary Seeder. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Primary
Seeder without first having read, fully understood and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, pages 1 to 7
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Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
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Section 3: Operating Procedures
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Make sure the operator has completed the Operating
Checklist and Inspection below.
General Safety Information
!
DANGER
To avoid serious injury or death:
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
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Do not use rollers or tires as a step. They can move
suddenly causing a falling hazard against metal protruding
objects even when they appear to be solid against the
ground.
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Do not let children play on or around the equipment
including when stored. Children and/or equipment can fall.
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
Read and follow all safety information carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Read and follow hook-up & preparation.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”.
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to “Section 3: Operating Procedures”.
Read and make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 4: Adjustments”.
Read and follow all maintenance instructions.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Read and follow all lubrication Instructions.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.
Check the Primary Seeder initially and periodically
for loose bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values
Chart”.
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Do not allow bystanders or animals to be near the
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WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always be aware of your footing and surroundings when
working on or around the Seeder. Be especially careful
while standing on the walkway. Something as simple as a
misstep can cause a person to fall and get seriously injured.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
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Never carry riders on the equipment or power machine.
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Backup alarm must be in good working order to warn
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Do not use equipment to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Use steps, grab-handles, and anti-slip surfaces on the
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Make sure controls are all in neutral position or park before
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Always shut power machine down using the “Shutdown
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Always operate attachment while seated with seat belt
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Avoid hitting solid objects with this attachment. Solid
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Dress properly for the job. Do not wear loose fitting
Section 3: Operating Procedures