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BEFORE OPERATION:
•Carefully study and understand this manual.
•Do not wear
•Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
•It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn.
•The operator may come in contact with certain materials which may require specific safety equipment relative to the handling of such materials. (Examples: extremely dusty, molds, fungus, bulk fertilizers, etc.)
•Keep wheel and lug nuts tightened to specified torque.
•Assure that agricultural implement tires are inflated evenly.
•Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts, or cracked welds, and make necessary repairs. Follow the maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
•Be sure there are no tools lying on or in the equipment
•Do not use the unit until you are sure that the area is clear, especially around children and animals.
•Don't hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar with your new equipment.
•Practice operation of your equipment and it's attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and other operators with it's operation before using.
•Make sure that the brakes are evenly adjusted (if equipped with brakes)
•Use a tractor equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior to starting the engine.
•The manufacturer does not recommend usage of a tractor with the ROPS removed.
•Move the tractor wheels to the widest recommended settings to increase stability.
•Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer and attach a safety chain.
•Do not allow anyone to stand between the tongue or hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up to the equipment.
DURING OPERATION:
•Install the safety chain by crossing the chains under the tongue and secure to the draw bar cage, hitch, or bumper frame.
•Beware of bystanders, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start the engine of the towing vehicle or move the unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
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