Tarter RC306BL Operation And Assembly Manual page 5

TRAINING
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachments and power unit manuals; follow
all safety rules and safety decal information.
(Replacement manuals and safety decals are
available from please call 1-800-733-4283) Failure
to follow instructions or safety rules can result in
serious injury or death.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, please contact 1-800-733-
4283.
Know your controls and how to stop the engine
and implement quickly in an emergency. Operators
must be instructed in and be capable of the safe
operation of the equipment, its attachments, and
all controls. Do not allow anyone to operate this
equipment without proper instructions.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
PREPARATION
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications
unless instructed otherwise in this manual.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, ears, and head;
wear respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Make sure implement is properly secured, adjusted,
and in good operating condition.
Make sure collar slides freely and is seated firmly in
tractor PTO spline groove.
Before servicing equipment, check and adjust
driveline length as instructed in Operator's Manual.
Driveline must not bottom out or pull apart
throughout the full range of the tractor hitch. Do
not operate until driveline length is correct. Make
sure driveline shield safety chain is attached as
shown in this manual. Replace if damaged or
broken. Check that driveline guards rotate freely
on driveline before servicing equipment.
Before starting power unit, check all equipment
driveline guards for damage. Replace any
damaged guards.
Make sure all guards rotate freely on all drivelines.
If guards do not rotate freely on drivelines, repair
and replace bearings before servicing equipment.
Inspect chain or rubber guards before each use.
Replace if damaged.
Remove accumulated debris from this equipment,
power unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS
cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Falling off power unit can result in death from being
run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in
"locked up" position at all times.
A minimum of 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor's front wheels when
implements are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.
Do not estimate.
Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if
damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if
damaged.
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or other
hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or
damage.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check the tractor master shield over the PTO
(power take off) stub shaft. Make sure it is in good
condition and fastened securely to the tractor.
Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or
missing.
All tractors that are not equipped with a "live"
power takeoff (PTO) must be equipped with an
over-running PTO clutch. These are available
through most farm equipment stores.
NOTE: The addition of an over-running PTO
clutch may change the length of the PTO driveline
required. Be sure to refer to the instructions on the
PTO driveline installation. Be sure that the driveline
system guarding is adequate.
(Safety continued on next page)
S A F E T Y
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