Perform Maintenance Safely
Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued)
WARNING! The types of wheels and tires usually found on this equipment require special care when servicing to prevent death or serious injury.
Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Be sure to replace tire ballast if equipped. See manufacturer’s specifications for ballast requirements.
Keep wheel lug nuts tightened to manufacturer’s recommendations.
A rise in tire pressure during operation is normal, and should NOT be reduced.
Never reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously underinflated without removing the tire from the wheel. Have the tire and wheel closely inspected for damage before remounting.
When adding air to a tire, do so from a distance. Use a long hose with
Do not inflate tires with flammable gases or from systems using an alcohol injector.
Never cut or weld on a wheel with an inflated tire mounted on it. This could cause explosive decompression.
Check that the tire size and wheel are correctly matched.
When replacing the tires, ensure the tires are of the appropriate rating specified by the manufacturer.
Tires should not be operated at speeds higher than their rated speed. Most agricultural tires are rated for 20mph maximum speed.
Avoid
Tire Explosion
Perform Maintenance Safely
Complete Service And Repairs Before Machine Is Released
Tighten all bolts, fittings, and connections to torques specified by the manufacturer.
Install all guards, covers, and shields after servicing. Replace or repair any damaged parts. Refill and recharge pressure systems only with manufacturer approved or recommended fluids.
Start the engine and check for leaks. (See page 23, Hydraulic System Hazards.) Operate all controls to make sure the tractor and mower are functioning properly. Test the machine if necessary. After testing, shut down and check the work you performed. Are there any missing cotter pins, washers, locknuts, etc.? Recheck all fluid levels before releasing the equipment for operation.
All parts should be inspected during repair and replaced if worn, cracked or damaged. Excessively worn or damaged parts can fail and cause injury or death.
Replace any damaged or illegible safety signs.
Verify
Service Work
When
Completed
Mower Blade Maintenance
Do not take chances using damaged or bent blades. The mower manufacturers from the Association
of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) advocate that you DO NOT reuse, straighten, hard face or weld mower blades. Death or serious injury could result if a broken blade is thrown from a mower.
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