Tire Safety; Before Operation; During Operation - Demco Gravity Flow 550 User Manual

TIRe sAfeTy

• Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a rim can produce an explosion which may result in a
serious injury or death.
• Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have proper equipment and experience to do 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 type and load capacity to meet or exceed anticipated weight
to be placed on the equipment.
• Refer to "TIRE INFLATION CHART" in your owners manual for maximum tire pressure for a Demco Grain Cart.

befoRe oPeRATIoN:

• Carefully study and understand this manual and the Owner's Manual.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn.
• Operator may come in contact with certain materials which may require specific safety equipment relative to handling
of such materials. (Examples: extremely dusty, molds, fungus, bulk fertilizers, etc.)
• Keep wheel and lug nuts tightened to specified torque.
• Assure that agricultural implement tires are inflated evenly.
• Give unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts, or cracked welds, and make necessary repairs. Follow
maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Be sure there are no tools lying on or in equipment
• Do not use unit until you are sure that area is clear, especially around children and animals.
• Don't hurry learning process or take unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar with your new equipment.
• Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself and other operators with its
operation before using.
• Make sure that brakes are evenly adjusted (if equipped with brakes)
• Use a tractor equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior to starting the
engine.
• Manufacturer does not recommend usage of a tractor with the ROPS removed.
• Move tractor wheels to widest recommended settings to increase stability.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between tongue or hitch and towing vehicle when backing up to equipment.

duRING oPeRATIoN

• Beware of bystanders, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure that it is safe to start
engine of towing vehicle or move unit. This is particularly important with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as
you may not hear people shouting.
• NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED- Do not carry passengers anywhere on or in tractor or equipment.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your equipment while it is moving.
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