Pre-Operating Instructions; Safety; Machine Break-In Period; Before Starting - Meridian TITAN SR2 Operator's Manual

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.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD
NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS! Motors or equipment
can be noisy enough to cause permanent
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.
2. Clear working area of debris, trash, or
hidden obstacles that might be hooked
or snagged, causing injury, damage, or
tripping.
3. Operateonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
4. Be sure machine is properly attached to
the trailer, adjusted, and in good operating
condition.
5. Ensure that all guards, shielding, and
safety signs are properly installed and
in good condition.
6. Before starting, visually inspect the
machine for any loose bolts, worn
parts, cracks, leaks, frayed belts, or
damage, 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 Kohler
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 "10.13
Wheel Bolt Torque Requirements" on page
51 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. Recheck the engine and reduction case oil
levels.Refill,asrequired.
2. Recheck the hydraulic oil level. Add as
required.
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.
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