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HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
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Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
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Use approved accessory lighting, flags and necessary warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles
on highway during transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
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Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
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Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges,
intersections, etc.
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Be observant of bridge load ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than gross weight at which you are
operating.
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Watch for obstructions overhead and side to side while transporting.
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Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility. Make allowances for increased length
and weight of equipment when making turns, stopping unit, etc.
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
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Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation for trouble.
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Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate engine in a closed building. Exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
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Before working on this machine, stop the vehicle, set brakes, shut off engine and remove ignition key.
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Always use safety support and block wheels. Never use a jack to support machine.
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Always use proper tools or equipment for the job at hand.
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Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
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Follow torque chart in this manual when tightening bolts and nuts.
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Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood. Hydraulic
fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin.
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Openings in skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. Without immediate medical
treatment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
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When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off hydraulic supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
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Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving equipment.
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After servicing, be sure all tools, parts, and service equipment are removed.
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Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any step or platform.
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When replacing bolts, refer to owner's manual.
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Refer to bolt torque chart for head identification marking.
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Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement parts
must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. Manufacturer will not claim responsibility for
use of unapproved parts or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
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If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, manufacturer does not accept any liability for injury
or warranty.
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A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment.
OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
SAFETY
READ complete manual CAREFULLY
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BEFORE attempting operation.
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