Performing Maintenance - Demco Gravity Flow 550 User Manual

- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep tractor or towing vehicle in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting, flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles on
highway during transport. various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
• 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 tractor and equipment on road under 20 m.p.h. (40 kph) at night or during day, use flashing amber
warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMv) identification emblem.
• Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
• Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges,
intersections, etc.
• Be observant of bridge load ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than gross weight at which you are operating.
• Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting.
• Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility. Make allowances for increased length
and weight of equipment when making turns, stopping unit, etc.

PeRfoRMING MAINTeNANce

• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine of towing vehicle in a closed building. Exhaust fumes
may cause asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, stop towing vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and remove ignition key.
• Always use safety support and block wheels. Never use a jack to support machine.
• Always use proper tools or equipment for job at hand.
• Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
• Follow torque chart in owners manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
• Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood. Hydraulic
fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin.
• Openings in skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid.
Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
• When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
• Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving.
• After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
• Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any steps or platform.
• When replacing bolts, refer to owners manual.
• Refer to bolt torque chart in owners manual for head identification marking.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts
must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. Manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of
unapproved parts or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
• If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, manufacturer does not accept any liability for injury or
warranty.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment
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