Section 2: Operating Instructions
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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 Weight Box. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential that no one operates the Weight Box unless
they are age 16 or older and have read, fully understood,
and are totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, page 1
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Section 2: Operating Instructions
, page 11
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Section 3: Maintenance & Lubrication
, page 13
Perform the following inspections before using your
Weight Box.
General Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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A crushing hazard exists while hooking-up and unhooking.
Keep people and animals away while backing-up to the box
or pulling away from the box. Do not operate hydraulic
controls while a person is between the Weight Box and
tractor or near the tractor and/or Weight Box.
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Do not allow anyone near the tractor or Weight Box while
operating. Stop operation if bystanders are too close.
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
implement. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
Read and follow all Safety Rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
1
Make sure all safety labels are in place.
Refer to “Safety Labels”.
Read and follow hook-up instructions.
See “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”.
Read and follow all maintenance instructions.
See “Section 3: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Check
Weight Box
initially and periodically
for loose bolts, pins, and structural cracks.
Refer to “Torque Values Chart” for tightness.
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Lightweight tractors with front loader arms may need
weight added to the rear to maintain steering control and
prevent forward tipping or side tipping. Consult this manual
and your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine weight
requirements and limitations.
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Do not exceed 3-point weight limit specified for the tractor
attached to the Weight Box. Exceeding the limit can result in
loss of control, rollover, equipment damage, injury
and/or death.
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Do not use implement 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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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
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Make sure safety labels are in their proper location and are
in good condition before operating the attached implement.
Read and obey all instructions on the labels.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
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Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
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 implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
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