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6. PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 SAFETY
1.
Never operate the seed delivery
system and auxiliary equipment until
you have read and completely
understand this manual, the auxiliary
equipment Operator's Manual, and
each of the Safety Messages found on
the safety signs on the delivery system
and auxiliary equipment.
2.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD
NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS! Motors or equipment
can be noisy enough to cause
permanent or 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. NOTE: Hearing loss
from loud noise (tractors, chain saws,
radios, and other such sources close to
the ear) is cumulative over a lifetime
with uncertain natural recovery.
3.
Clear working area of debris, trash, or
hidden obstacles that might be hooked
or snagged, causing injury, damage, or
tripping.
4. Operateonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
5. Be sure machine is properly attached to
the trailer, adjusted, and in good operating
condition.
6.
Ensure that all guards, shielding, and
safety signs are properly installed and
in good condition.
7.
Before starting, give the machine a
"once over" for any loose bolts, worn
parts, cracks, leaks, frayed belts, and
make necessary repairs. Always follow
maintenance instructions.
6.2 MACHINE BREAK-IN PERIOD
A special break-in procedure has been developed
to ensure the integrity of the seed tender when
firstputintoservice.FollowtheBeforeStarting
instructions and then follow the Inspections for 1/2,
5, and 10 Hours instructions at the appropriate
interval.
After completing these instructions, follow the
normal service schedule in the Maintenance
section and engine manual.
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6.2.1 Before Starting
1. Read and follow the instructions in the Honda
engine and the Meridian Operator's Manuals.
2. Review and follow the Pre-operation Checklist
before starting machine.
3. Initially check wheel bolt torque and then
again at 10, 25, and 50 miles. Refer to the
Wheel Bolt Torque Requirements section in
this manual for tightening instructions.
4. Start the engine and check the controls. Be
sure that they function properly.
6.2.2 Inspections for 1/2, 5, and 10
Hours
1. Rechecktheengineandreductioncasefluid
levels.Refill,asrequired.
2. Recheck the tension and alignment of the
auger tube drive belt.
3. Recheck hardware and fasteners; frame to
trailer tie-downs, all fasteners, and wheel
bolts.Tightentotheirspecifiedtorque.
4. At 10 hours, change the engine oil with the
specifiedoil.
6.3 DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECK-
LIST
EfficientandsafeoperationoftheMeridianBulk
Seed Tender system requires that each operator
reads and follows the operating procedures and all
related safety precautions outlined in this section.
A preoperational checklist is provided for the
operator. It is important for both personal safety
andmaintainingtheefficientoperationofthe
delivery system that this checklist be followed.
Before operating the delivery system and each
time thereafter, the following areas should be
checked:
1. Lubricate the machine, as outlined and shown
in the lubrication photos in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Follow the prescribed
schedule.
2. Checktheenginefluidlevels,fuel,and
reduction case oil level. Add, as required.
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