Operational Safety
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Following Operation
• Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
• Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time.
Damage and livestock injury could result.
• Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
• Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface.
Performing Maintenance
• Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Before working on this machine, stop the towing vehicle, set the brakes, shut off the
engine and remove the ignition keys.
• Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before
attempting to perform maintenance.
• Always use the proper tools or equipment for the job at hand.
• Use extreme caution when making adjustments.
• Follow the torque chart in this manual when tightening bolts.
• Replace all shields and guards after servicing and before moving.
• After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
• Never replace hex bolts with less than Grade 5 bolts unless otherwise specified. Refer
to bolt torque chart for head identification marking.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to
original specifications. The manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
• If equipment has been altered in any way from the original design, the manufacturer
does not accept any liability for injury or warranty.
• A first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.
