___ | 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 as instructed to |
| the tractor and the equipment. |
___ 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, page 18. Make sure the PTO slip joint is lubricated and that the gearbox fluid levels are correct.
___ Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in good condition and not leaking before starting tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted, bent sharply, kinked, frayed or pulled tight. Replace any damaged hoses immediately.
___ 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.
MAN0765 (12/5/2008) | Operation 17 |
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