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SAFETY INFORMATION
High Pressure Fluid Safety
Escaping fluid under pressure can be nearly invisible and
have enough force to penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Use a piece of cardboard, rather than hands, to
search for suspected leaks.
•
Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.
•
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic lines.
NOTE
To relieve hydraulic pressure: Depending on tractor
hydraulic system, some can be relieved by actuating
control lever after engine is stopped. If tractor has electric
over hydraulic controls, it may be necessary to move the
control lever to the float position with engine running.
Refer to Tractor Operator's Manual.
Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles
when working with hydraulic systems.
Tractor Drawbar
Drawbar Support
Intermediate
Support
1-4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Chain
1. Use the Safety Chain to help control drawn machinery
should it separate from the tractor drawbar.
2. Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater
than the gross weight of towed machinery, in
accordance with ASAE S338.2 specifications. If two
or more machines are pulled in tandem, a larger chain
may be required. Chain capacity must be greater than
the total weight of all towed implements.
A second chain should be used between each
implement.
3. Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support or
specified anchor location. Never attach the chain to
an intermediate support. Allow only enough slack in
the chain to permit turning. The distance from Hitch
Pin to attachment point or intermediate support point
should not exceed 9 inches. See Figure 1-2. If the
distance from the Drawbar Pin to either the front or
rear chain attachment point exceeds 9 inches,
intermediate chain support is required. Refer to
Tractor Operator's Manual
4. Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken,
stretched or damaged.
5. Do not use a Safety Chain for towing.
Till 'N Seed
Drawbar
Bolt,1-8 x 2-3/4
9" Max
Safety Chain
Figure 1-2: Safety Chain
Washer,Flat 1"
Locknut,1-8
F-1097-2305
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