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2.4
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and safety information in the manual.
2. Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when changing tires or working beneath.
3. Follow good shop practices:
a.
- Keep service area clean and dry.
b.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
c.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
4. Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job.
5. Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine, disconnect all electrical power sources, set the park
brake on tractor or towing vehicle , remove the ignition key and wait for al moving parts to stop
before servicing., adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
6. Make sure all guards are in place and properly secured when maintenance work is completed.
7. Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system, make sure all lines, fittings and couplers are in
good condition.
8. Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before servicing or disconnecting from tractor.
9. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
10. Place hydraulic controls in neutral and stop the engine before working on Agri-Vacs.
11. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, when carrying out any maintenance and
repairs or making any adjustments.
2.5
HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic system are kept in good condition and are clean.
2. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or kinked hoses or metal lines immediately.
3. Relieve pressure before working on hydraulic system.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic fittings or hoses by using tape, clamps
or cements. The hydraulic system operates under extremely high-pressure. Such repairs will fail
suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe condition.
5. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for a high pressure
hydraulic leak. Use a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead
of hands to isolate and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of hydraulic fluid,
seek medical attention immediately. Serious infection or toxic
reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface.
7. Before applying pressure to the system, make sure all components are tight and that lines,
hoses and couplings are not damaged.
2.6
STORAGE SAFETY
Store unit in an area away from human activity.
1.
Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine.
2.
Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the base with planks if required.
3.
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