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Section 2: Operating
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Be careful when working areas where obstructions can be
hidden. Always mark potential hazards with a visible flag.
Travel slowly through high risk areas and be prepared to
stop immediately should implement make contact with a
solid object.
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Do not till across steep inclines that are subject to rollover.
The action of the tines being forced down into the ground
can cause the tractor to roll-over resulting in serious injury
or death. Consult your tractor's manual for acceptable
inclines the tractor is capable of traveling across.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator's view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
off and be run over, etc.
•
Always follow "Tractor Shutdown Procedure" provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
•
Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
•
Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
implement back into service.
•
Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
•
Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
•
Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Do not use implement for a purpose other than the work it
is designed to do as defined in this manual.
•
Never make contact with underground utilities such as
electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can
cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. If in doubt, call 811 (USA) before digging so that
they can mark the location of underground services in the
area. For contact information, see Dig Safe in the
"Important Safety Information" starting on page 1.
•
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such a driveline
will break apart while rotating at high speeds and can cause
serious injury or death. Always remove the implement from
use until the damaged driveline can be repaired or replaced.
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Some tractors are equipped with two power take-off speeds.
Be certain your tractor's power take-off shaft is set-up to
operate at the implement's rated power take-off speed or
equipment breakage may result. See Specifications &
Capacities for rated power take-off speed.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure all safety labels are in their
proper location and in good condition before
operation. Follow all directions on the safety labels.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damaging the park stand,
always store the stand in its transport position before
moving the tiller.
RTR12 & RTA12 Series (Serial No. 884765+) Rotary Tillers 311-883M
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