OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ | Review and follow all safety rules and safety |
| decal instructions on pages 3 through 7. |
___ | Check that all safety decals are installed and in |
| good condition. Replace if damaged. |
___ | Check that all shields and guards are properly |
| installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- |
| aged. |
___ | Check that chain shielding is in good condition |
| and replace any damaged chain links. |
___ | Check that all hardware and cotter pins are prop- |
| erly installed and secured. |
___ | Check to ensure blades are sharp, in good condi- |
| tion, and installed correctly. Replace if damaged. |
___ | Check that equipment is properly and securely |
| attached to tractor. |
___ | Make sure driveline |
| or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in trac- |
| tor PTO spline groove. |
___ Make sure the driveline guards and tether chains are in good condition. Guards must rotate freely on driveline. Fasten tether chains to the tractor and the equipment as instructed.
___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.
___ Do not allow riders.
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as instructed in “Lubrication Information” on page 13
&14. Make sure the PTO slip joint is lubricated and that the gearbox fluid levels are correct.
___ Set tractor PTO at correct rpm for your equip- ment.
___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt securely fastened during operation.
___ Before starting engine, operator must be in trac- tor seat with seat belt fastened. Place transmis- sion in neutral or park, engage brake, and disengage tractor PTO.
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