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Safety
WARNING! The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and
extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message
that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control, and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
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SAFETY AT ALL TIMES
Careful operation is your best assurance against
an accident. All operators, no matter how much
experience they may have, should carefully read
this manual and other related manuals, or have the
manuals read to them, before operating the tow
vehicle and this implement.
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Thoroughly read and understand the "Safety
Label" section. Read all instructions noted on
them.
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Do not operate the equipment while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol as they impair
the ability to safely and properly operate the
equipment.
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The operator should be familiar with all functions
of the tow vehicle and attached implement and be
able to handle emergencies quickly.
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Make sure all guards and shields appropriate for
the operation are in place and secured before
operating implement.
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Keep all bystanders away from equipment and
work area.
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Start tow vehicle from the driver's seat with
hydraulic controls in neutral.
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Operate tow vehicle and controls from the driver's
seat only.
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Never dismount from a moving tow vehicle or leave
tow vehicle unattended with engine running.
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Do not allow anyone to stand between tow vehicle
and implement while backing up to implement.
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Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-
driven parts.
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While transporting and operating equipment,
watch out for objects overhead and along side such
as fences, trees, buildings, wires, etc.
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Do not turn tow vehicle so tight as to cause hitched
implement to ride up on the tow vehicle's rear
wheel.
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Store implement in an area where children
normally do not play. When needed, secure
attachment against falling with support blocks.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Tragedy can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children generally are attracted to implements and
their work.
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Never assume children will remain where you last saw
them.
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Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful
eye of a responsible adult.
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Be alert and shut the implement and tractor down if
children enter the work area.
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Never carry children on the tractor or implement. There is
not a safe place for them to ride. They may fall off and be
run over or interfere with the control of the tow vehicle.
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Never allow children to operate the tow vehicle or
implement, even under adult supervision.
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Never allow children to play on the tow vehicle or
implement.
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Use extra caution when backing up. Before the tractor
starts to move, look down and behind to make sure the
area is clear.
SHUTDOWN & STORAGE
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If engaged, disengage power take-off.
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Park on solid, level ground and lower implement to ground
or onto support blocks.
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Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine, and
remove switch key to prevent unauthorized starting.
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Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic lines
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Wait for all components to stop before leaving operator's
seat.
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Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
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Detach and store implement in an area where children
normally do not play. Secure implement using blocks
and supports.
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TIRE SAFETY
TRANSPORT SAFELY
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Tire changing can be dangerous
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Comply with federal, state, and
and must be performed by trained
local laws.
personnel using the correct tools
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Use towing vehicle and trailer of
and equipment.
adequate size and capacity Secure
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Always maintain correct tire
equipment towed on a trailer with
pressure. Do not inflate tires
tie downs and chains.
above recommended pressures
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Sudden braking can cause a
shown in the Operator's Manual.
towed trailer to swerve and upset.
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When inflating tires, use a clip-on
Reduce speed if towed trailer is
chuck and extension hose long
not equipped with brakes.
enough to allow you to stand
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Avoid contact with any overhead
to one side and NOT in front of
utility lines or electrically charged
or over the tire assembly. Use a
conductors.
safety cage if available.
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Always drive with load on end of
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Securely support the implement
loader arms low to the ground.
when changing a wheel.
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Always drive straight up and
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When removing and installing
down steep inclines with heavy
wheels, use wheel handling
end of a tow vehicle with loader
equipment adequate for the
attachment on the "uphill" side.
weight involved.
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Make sure wheel bolts have been
tightened to the specified torque.
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Some attachments may have
foam or sealant inside them and
must be disposed of properly.
PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE
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Understand procedure before doing
work. Refer to the Operator's Manual
for additional information.
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Work on a level surface in a clean dry
area that is well-lit.
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Lower implement to the ground
and follow all shutdown procedures
before leaving the operator's seat to
OPERATION SAFETY
perform maintenance.
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Do not work under any hydraulic
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Stay alert for holes, rocks, and
supported equipment. It can settle,
roots in the terrain and other
suddenly leak down, or be lowered
hidden hazards. Keep away from
accidentally. If it is necessary to
drop-offs.
work under the equipment, securely
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Stop implement immediately
support it with stands or suitable
upon striking an obstruction.
blocking beforehand.
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Use properly grounded electrical
Turn engine off, remove key,
outlets and tools.
inspect and repair any damage
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Use correct tools and equipment for
before resuming operation.
the job that are in good condition.
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Never operate tractor and
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Allow equipment to cool before
implement under trees with low
working on it.
hanging limbs. Operators can be
knocked off the tractor and then
run over by implement.
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Engage park brake when stopped on
an incline.
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Maximum transport speed for an
attached equipment is 20 mph. DO
NOT EXCEED. Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate
control of steering and stopping.
Some rough terrains require a slower
speed.
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As a guideline, use the following
maximum speed weight ratios for
attached equipment:
- 20 mph when weight of attached
equipment is less than or equal
to the weight of machine towing
the equipment.
- 10 mph when weight of attached
equipment exceeds weight of
machine towing equipment but
not more than double the weight.
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IMPORTANT: Do not tow a load that
is more than double the weight of the
vehicle towing the load.
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Disconnect battery ground cable
(-) before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before welding
on implement.
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Inspect all parts. Make certain parts
are in good condition & installed
properly.
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Replace parts on this implement
with genuine ABI Attachments parts
only.
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Do not alter this implement in a
way which will adversely affect its
performance.
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Do not grease or oil implement
while it is in operation.
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Remove buildup of grease, oil, or
debris.
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Always make sure any material and
waste products from the repair and
maintenance of the implement are
properly collected and disposed.
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Remove all tools and unused parts
before operation.
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