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Practice Safety
Understand and practice safe service procedures before doing work. Follow ALL the
operating, maintenance and safety information in the equipment operator manual. Clear the
area of bystanders, especially small children, when performing any maintenance or
adjustments. Keep work area clean and dry. Use adequate lighting for the job. Use only
tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is moving. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
from power-driven moving and rotating parts. Disengage all power and operate controls to
relieve pressure. Lower equipment to the ground and stop the engine. Remove the key. Wait
for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
Securely support any machine elements with blocks or safety stands that must be raised for
service work.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damaged equipment immediately.
Replace worn or broken parts. Remove any buildup of grease, oil, or debris.
Make sure all guards are in place and properly secured when maintenance work is
completed.
CAUTION: To help prevent serious injury or death to you or others caused by
unexpected movement, service machine on a level surface. Lower machine to
ground or sufficiently lock or block raised machine before servicing. If machine is
connected to tractor, engage parking brake and place transmission in "PARK",
shut off engine and remove key. If machine is detached from tractor, block wheels
and use shop stands to prevent movement.
Storing the Equipment
Store the machine in an area away from human activity
Store machine in RAISED position.
Install service locks on all wheel cylinders.
At the end of the season, the machine should be thoroughly inspected and prepared for
storage. Repair or replace any worn or damaged components to prevent down time at
the start of the next season. Store machine under cover with all parts in operating
condition.
Clean machine thoroughly to remove all dirt, debris, and crop residue, which would
hold moisture and cause rusting.
Inspect machine for worn or broken parts. See your Yetter Farm Equipment dealer
during the off-season so that parts or service can be acquired when machine is not
needed in the field.
Lubricate bearings as outlined in the Lubrication section
Paint all parts which are chipped or worn and require repainting.
Store machine in a clean, dry place with the planting unit out of the sun.
If the machine cannot be stored inside, cover with a waterproof tarpaulin and tie
securely in place.
Do not allow children to play on or around the machine
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