Servis-Rhino FR162, FR240 manual Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service

(SGM-10)

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7.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service

Refer to the tractor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed according to the manufacturers recommendations. The following are some of the items that require daily service and inspection:

•Tire condition/air pressure

•Wheel lug bolts

•Steering linkage

•PTO shield

•SMV sign is clean and visible

•Tractor’s lights are clean and functional

•Tractor Seat belt is in good condition

•Tractor ROPS is in good condition

•ROPS is in the raised position

•No tractor oil leaks

•Radiator free of debris

•Engine oil level and condition

•Engine coolant level and condition

•Power brake fluid level

7.2Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service

Before each mower use, a complete inspection and service is required to ensure the mower is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or broken parts should be repaired and/or replaced immediately. To ensure the mower is ready for operation, conduct the following. OPS-R-0007

All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields, and Retractable Door Shields should be used and maintained in good working condition. All safety devices should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken components. Missing, broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects, entanglement, or blade contact. (SGM-3)

Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDFACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.

FR240-FR162 01/11 Operation Section 4-19

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