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Pre-Operation Check List
(Owner's Responsibility)
Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal
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instructions on page 6 through page 10.
Check that all safety decals are installed and in good
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condition. Replace if damaged.
Check that all shields and guards are properly installed and
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in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured.
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Check that equipment is properly and securely attached to
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tractor.
Before starting tractor, check all equipment driveline
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guards for damage and make sure they rotate freely on
all drivelines. Replace any damaged guards. If guards do
not rotate freely on drivelines, repair and replace bearings
before operating.
Do not allow riders.
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Make sure driveline spring-activated locking collar slides
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freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.
Keep all bystanders away from equipment working area.
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Check all lubrication points and grease as instructed in the
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Lubrication Maintenance illustration, page 20.
Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS CAB and seat belt are in
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good condition. Keep seat belt securely fastened during
operation.
Check to be sure gear lube runs out of the small check
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plug on the side of each gearbox.
Check the condition of the tiller blades. Replace any blades
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that are broken or excessively worn.
Check for objects that may be wound around the tiller rotor
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shaft. Objects like wire, string, tall grass and weeds can
build up on the rotor shaft and affect tiller operation.
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