Farm Star T55-74 User Manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.’s

T25-42 T25-50 T40-50 T40-58 T40-66 T55-66 T55-74

CAUTION

For Safe Operation

Read Rules And

Instructions Carefully

3 PT. ROTARY TILLERS

15 to 55 PTO HP

Safety Instructions Assembly & Mounting Tractor Preparation Maintenance Operating Instructions Repair Parts

CAUTION

THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BEGIN ASSEMBLING THIS MACHINE

1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which might cause persons working on the assembly to trip.

2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.

3. Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s manual before proceeding further.

4. If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking material that is in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the blocking material is on a clean, dry surface.

5. Never put hands, or any part of body, under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.

6. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings or any other fastened assemblies have been thoroughly tightened.

7. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the operation section of your operator’s manual.

8. Before operating, read the maintenance section of your operator’s manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication, such as gearboxes, are full, to avoid any possible damage.

9. Before operating equipment – If you have any

questions regarding the proper assembly or operation, contact your Farm Star dealer or representative.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAFETY SIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OWNER MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

STATEMENT

OF POLICY

It is the policy of Farm Star

to improve its products where it is possible and practical to do so. Farm Star reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design and construction at any time, without incurring the obligation to make these changes on previously manufactured units.

TO THE OWNER:

Read this manual before using your Rotary Tiller. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary tiller in top operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it. Observe all safety signs on the machine and noted throughout the manual for safe operation of implement. Keep this manual handy for ready reference.

Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the Tiller as specified.

Use only genuine Farm Star service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet stan- dards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model and serial number of your Tiller here:

Model:________________________________________ Serial Number:_______________________________

RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate, lubricate, maintain, and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures. Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this equipment.

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part(s) repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or excessive wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Farm Star Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five (45) days of failure.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for traveling to or hauling

of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or inspection.

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SPECIFICATIONS

T25 SERIES

MODEL

HP Rating 25 Max.

15 - 18 hp. 18 - 20 hp. 26 - 30 hp. 34 - 38 hp. 35 - 40 hp. 40 - 45 hp. 45 - 55 hp.

42 in. 50 in. 50 in. 58 in. 66 in. 66 in. 74 in.

5 in. max. 5 in. max. 6 in. max. 6 in. max. 6 in. max. 7 in. max. 7 in. max.

45 in. 53 in. 55 in. 63 in. 71 in. 71 in. 79 in.

19 in. 19 in. 28 in. 28 in. 28 in. 29 in. 29 in.

30 in. 30 in. 36 in. 36 in. 36 in. 40 in. 40 in.

540 540 540 540 540 540 540

214 214 201 201 201 227 227

Series 2 Series 2 Series 4 Series 4 Series 4 Series 5 Series 5

Shear-Bolt Shear-Bolt Shear-Bolt Shear-Bolt Shear-Bolt Slip-Clutch Slip-Clutch

– – Slip-Clutch Slip-Clutch Slip-Clutch – –

Oil bath

ASA-60

Chain

Oil bath

ASA-60

Chain

Oil bath

ASA-80

Chain

Oil bath

ASA-80

Chain

Oil bath

ASA-80

Chain

Oil bath

ASA-100

Chain

Oil bath

ASA-100

Chain

Skid Shoes Skid Shoes Skid Shoes Skid Shoes Skid Shoes Skid Shoes Skid Shoes

Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I Cat. I

” Total

Gearbox & hitch

move as 1 unit

” Total

Gearbox & hitch

move as 1 unit

” from

center left or

right

” from

center left or

right

” from

center left or

right

” from

center left or

right

” from

center left or

right

Curved

“L” Shaped

––

Optional

(# 320235)

Optional

(# 320235)

Optional

(# 320235)

Optional

(# 320235)

Optional

(# 320235)

238 lb. 308 lb. 438 lb. 478 lb. 525 lb. 715 lb. 790 lb.

25 Max. 40 Max. 40 Max. 40 Max. 55 Max. 55 Max.

Horse Power Requirement

Working Width

Working Depth

Total Width

Total Length

Total Height

PTO RPM

Rotor RPM @ 540 PTO

PTO Driveline Metric Size

PTO Driveline

Driveline Options

Rotor Drive

Depth Adjust.

Hitch – 3 pt.

Offset

No. of Blades

Type

Parking Stand

(Stock No.)

Shipping Weight

T25-42 T25-50 T40-50 T40-58 T40-66

T55-66 T55-74

T40 SERIES T55 SERIES

Inspect the tiller thoroughly after assembly to be certain it is set up properly. The following checklist is a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.

h Check operator's manual and familiarize the opera-

tor with all sections of it.

h Check that all safety shielding is in place. h Check all bolts to be sure they are tight or adjusted

properly at hinged locations.

h Check that all cotter pins are properly installed. h Check PTO driveline. Make sure it is the correct

length to operate tiller with intended tractor.

h Check that all lubrication points with grease fittings

have been lubricated.

h Check that blades have been properly installed.

Check all blade bolts.

h Check that chain drivebox is properly serviced and

seals are not leaking.

h Check shear bolt for proper grade and installation. h All safety signs (decals) in place and readable. h When the implement is transported on a road or

highway at night or during the day, safety devices should be used for adequate warning to operators of other vehicles.

CHECKLIST

IMPORTANT!

Chain drivebox and gearbox was filled at factory. It must be checked before operating. Fill to proper level with SAE 90 oil. Failure to service will result in damage to chain drive, bearings, and gearbox.

U Keep children away from danger all day, every day. U Equip tractors with roll-over protection (ROPS) and keep all machinery

guards in place.

U Please work, drive, play, and live each day with care and concern for your

safety and that of your family and fellow citizens.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Farm Star warrants to the original purchaser of any new Rotary Tiller (Models T25, T40 and T55), that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities. Use ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale.

Replacement or repair parts installed in the equipment covered by this warranty are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase of such part or to the expiration of the applicable new equipment warranty period, whichever occurs later.

Such parts shall be provided at no cost to the user during regular working hours. Farm Star reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Farm Star's obligation under this warranty, to the extent allowed by law, is in lieu of all warranties, implied or expressed, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any liability for incidental and consequential damages with respect to the sale or use of the items warranted. Such incidental and consequential damages shall include but not be limited to: transportation charges other than normal freight charges; cost of installation other than cost approved by Farm Star; duty; taxes; charges for normal service or adjustments; loss of crops or any other loss of income; rental of substitute equipment, expenses due to loss, damage, detention or delay in the delivery of equipment or parts resulting from acts beyond the control of Farm Star.

THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY:

1. To vendor items which carry their own warranties, such as hydraulic cylinders, tires, and tubes.

2. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident.

3. If parts not made or supplied by Farm Star have been used in connection with the unit, if, in sole judgement of Farm Star such use affects its performance, stability, or reliability.

4. If the unit has been altered or repaired outside of an authorized Farm Star dealership in a manner which, in the sole judgement of Farm Star affects its performance, stability or reliability.

5. To normal maintenance service and normal replacement items such as gearbox lubricant, hydraulic fluid, worn blades, or to normal deterioration of such things as belts and exterior finish, due to use or exposure.

6. To expendable or wear items such as teeth, chains, sprockets, belts, springs and other items that in the company’s sole judgement is a wear item.

NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF FARM STAR IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY FARM STAR'S SERVICE MANAGER, POST OFFICE BOX 100, LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS 62056-0100.

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T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer

All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.

BEFORE YOU START!!

Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.

Observe the rules of safety and common sense!

THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING MESSAGES. CAREFULLY READ EACH WARNING MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS. FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND OBEY A SAFETY WARNING, OR RECOGNIZE A SAFETY HAZARD, COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS AROUND YOU. THE OPERATOR IS ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF HIMSELF, AS WELL AS OTHERS, IN THE OPERATING AREA OF THE TRACTOR AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!

Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the manual for your tractor, before assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself with the machines. It is the implement owner’s responsibility, if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is loaned or rented, to make certain that the operator, prior to operating:

1. Reads and understands the operator’s manuals.

2. Is instructed in safe and proper use.

The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you.

THIS SYMBOL MEANS

– A TTENTION!

– BECOME ALERT!

– YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS

Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines:

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.

If you have questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer directly.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for you, follow them.

In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.

To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning signs on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and practice the instruction on them.

Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question -

DON’T TRY IT.

Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.

In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and Operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Implement Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and the Implement.

Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety sign that is not readable or is missing. Location of such safety signs is indicated in this booklet.

Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.

Review the safety instructions with all users annually.

This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow per-

sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.

Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.

Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.

Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory.

Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.

Be sure temperature is above 50˚F (10˚C).

Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.

Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.

Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place.

Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining portion of the sign in place.

Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of sign backing paper.

Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death.

Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to do the job.

Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel should be called to service and/or mount tires.

Always order and install tires and wheels with appropriate capacity to meet or exceed the anticipated weight to be placed on the equipment.

How to Install Safety Signs:

SAFETY SIGNS

TIRE SAFETY

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately , our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator.

Know your controls and how to stop tractor, engine, and tiller quickly in an emergency. Read this manual and the one provided with your tractor.

In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.

It has been said, “The best safety device is an informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that kind of an operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Accidents can be avoided.

Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.

Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the manual for your tractor, before assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself with the machines. It is the rotary tiller owner’s responsibility, if this machine is used by any person other than yourself, is loaned or rented, to make certain that the operator, prior to operating:

1. Reads and understands the operator’s manuals.

2. Is instructed in safe and proper use.

SAFETY TRAINING

Do not allow children to operate this machine.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Never operate the tractor and implement until you have read and completely understand this manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and implement.

Clear area to be tilled of stones, branches or other debris that could become entangled in the tines or be thrown, causing injury or damage.

Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.

Ensure implement is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.

Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin or balls operate freely and are seated firmly in tractor PTO stub shaft groove.

Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition.

Check that the PTO driveline does not contact the swinging drawbar of the tractor. The swinging drawbar may have to be removed on some tractors. Damage to the driveline could make it unsafe to operate.

Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended during assembly , installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement. Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around moving parts.

Operate the implement only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Always wear your seat belt on tractors equipped with a ROPS. Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor ---particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the tractor.

PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!

Tractors with or without Implement attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent, partial hearing loss. We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db on a long-term basis can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over a long-term basis may cause permanent, total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.

PREPARATION

Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, and lower implement to the ground before dismounting tractor. Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running.

Never place hands or feet under tiller with tractor engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped. Stay clear of all moving parts.

Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely.

Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended: Disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key from ignition. Park in level area.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Rotary Tiller operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions. Always operate the PTO in the 540 rpm range. Know how to stop tractor and tiller quickly in case of an emergency.

Never engage PTO drive with the tiller in the fully raised position. Lower tiller to within 3” to 4” off ground then engage PTO. Failure to do so can cause damage to the tiller pTO driveline. This damage could cause the driveline to come apart causing possible injury or death.

Tiller should be lifted off the ground before engaging PTO and be sure that no one is near the machine. When engaging PTO, the RPM should always be low.

When raising tiller with the 3 point hitch, check that the PTO driveline does not touch the front crossmember of the tiller.

Be certain the tractor is in neutral or park position before starting engine.

Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended with the engine running.

Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders at least one hundred feet from an operating rotary tiller. Only properly trained people should operate this machine.

Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing. (You may have to use a tractor salvage yard for replacement parts on older tractors.)

STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY

OPERA

TIONAL SAFETY

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) MODEL T25 GEARBOX

Stop tiller and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine of f, remove key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.

Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.

Inspect the entire machine periodically as indicated in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, and worn PTO driveline joints and/or shields. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order.

Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.

Always cut down slopes; never across the face. Avoid operation on steep slopes. Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control. Avoid slopes when surface is wet, slippery grass or soil.

Never attempt to check or adjust chain tension while implement is operating. Always stop it before this operation.

If tiller become clogged, shut off engine, disengage PTO, and set brake or place in park before cleaning.

Never operate tiller in fully raised transport position. Disengage the PTO when raised for transport or backing up. The tractor’s 3 point hitch lift height should be adjusted so that the tiller tines are not more than 14 inches off the ground to prevent damage to the PTO driveline joints. PTO driveline joints cannot operate at sharp angles.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)

Do not allow riders on the rotary tiller or tractor at any time. There is no safe place for any riders.

Disengage power takeoff (PTO) and place transmission into neutral before attempting to start engine.

Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating.

Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from moving parts.

This rotary tiller is designed for use only on tractors with 540 RPM power takeoff.

Pick up all rocks and other debris before tilling. Enter new areas carefully. Never assume an area is clear.

Always Check!

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.

The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.

When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 kph) at night or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.

Always be sure the implement is in the proper raised position for transport.

Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering control.

Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.

Always install transport locks, pins or brackets before transporting.

Do not drink and drive!

Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces, and loose gravel.

Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.

Never allow riders on either tractor or implement. Falling off can kill.

Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections, etc.

Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.

Always disengage PTO before driving the tractor to transport the implement from one place to another.

TRANSPORT SAFETY

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.

Follow good shop practices.

- Keep service area clean and dry.

- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.

- Use adequate light for the job at hand.

Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.

Before working on this machine, drive to a level area, disengage the PTO, lower implement (or if working underneath, raise and block securely), shut off the engine, set the brakes, and remove the ignition keys.

Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform maintenance.

Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely. Never depend on hydraulic system to keep implement in raised position.

Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any service or maintenance.

Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.

Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit is in a safe condition.

When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed before placing unit in service.

Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Gangrene and death can result. Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

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