Maintenance - Bison NB Series Operator's Manual

Always secure the pins with safety pins to prevent
the pins from falling out of position. Failure to do so
can lead to accidents and / or damage to the rear
blade.
Before dismounting the tractor or performing any
service or maintenance, follow these steps: Turn off
the power to equipment, lower the linkage frame
and all components raised to the ground, operate
the levers of the valve to release any hydraulic
pressure, the brake parking, stop the engine,
remove the key, and unfasten the seat belt.
Before working under the rear blade read the
instruction manual, secure lock, and check stability.
Lock to prevent the equipment from falling due to
hydraulic leak down hydraulic system failure, or
failure of a mechanical component.

MAINTENANCE

Before dismounting the tractor or performing any
service or maintenance, follow these steps: Turn off
the power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch and
all components raised to the ground.
Operate the levers of the valve to release any
hydraulic pressure, the parking brake, stop the
engine, remove the key, and unfasten the seat belt.
Before performing any service or maintenance, floor
fixing, stop the engine, the parking brake and
remove the key.
Before working under the rear blade read the
instruction manual, safe block, and check stability.
Lock to prevent the equipment from falling due to
hydraulic leak down hydraulic system failure, or
failure of a mechanical component.
SAFETY RULES
Always use tight clothing to prevent entanglement in
moving parts. Use antiskid safety shoes and protec-
tive equipment for eyes, hair, hands, ears and head.
Do not modify, alter or permit others to modify or
alter the equipment or any of its components in any
way.
Make sure the attachment is secure, tight and in
good working condition.
Never perform service or maintenance with the
engine running.
Keep all people away from the operator's control
area during adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws with the torque
specification table. Check that all cotter pins are
properly installed to ensure that the equipment is in
a safe condition before putting the tractor into
operation.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety and instruction
stickers section for location).
Do not disconnect the hydraulic lines until the
machine is properly locked or placed in the lowest
position and the system pressure is released by the
valve operating levers.
STORING
Secure parking stall of equipment (s) in the rest
position before disconnecting.
Keep children and onlookers away from the storage
area.
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