INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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Be sure your tractor is in good condition and properly equipped with counterweights. Read all the safety precautions and make sure all tractor operations are familiar with the safety rules of tractor operation.
CAUTION!
When using a 3 pt. hitch rear blade in a reverse position (bulldozing), use extra care. DO NOT RAM BLADE into dirt or packed snow piles! Tractor lift arms and the blade are not built to take high impact loads in this position. RAMMING backwards can also dislodge operator from seat and/or tractor controls, resulting in possible serious injury or death.
Always ease the tractor into the load. It may be necessary to reposition and take less “bite” on the material to move it safely.
Watch for and avoid hidden obstructions, i.e., buried pipes, rocks, concrete piers, uneven con- crete slabs, stumps, etc., when operating. This is especially of concern when removing snow.
•Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
•Do not run engine indoors - exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.
•Sand areas where paint is chipped or worn and repaint to prevent rust. Lubricate all pivot locations on hitch kit to prevent moisture damage during storage.
M A I N T E N A N C E
Inspect the hitch kit for loose, damaged or worn parts and adjust or replace if needed.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to pre- vent rust.
Check all bolts and nuts to be sure they are tight. Periodically oil the following:
a.Top link (upper 3rd link) threads
b.Ball sockets
c.Leveling assembly threads
d.Stabilizer bar threads
OBEY ALL
SAFETY WARNINGS!
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