Section 3: Operating Instructions
STH1590 Spike Tooth Harrow 322-314M
5/9/19
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Spike Tooth Harrow. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the unit unless
they are age 16 or older and have read, fully understood,
and are totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
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Safety Information
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
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Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
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Do not allow children to play on or around stored
equipment. Children and/or stored equipment can fall
causing serious injury or death.
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Walk carefully around the harrow to prevent falling onto the
unit. Always store harrow with spike teeth pointing down.
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Beware of pinching fingers when changing the angle of the
spike teeth
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Clear area to be worked of debris and other unforeseen
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Do not use implement to lift objects; to pull objects such as
fence posts, stumps, etc; or to push objects. The unit is not
designed or guarded for these uses.
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Do not use implement to tow other equipment unless it is
designed with a tow hitch. Doing so can result in loss of
control and damage the equipment.
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Do not use implement as a man lift or work platform. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
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Avoid exposure to dust containing crystalline silica
Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1.
Reduce engine speed and disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2.
Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3.
Lower implement to ground or onto non-concrete
support blocks.
4.
Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6.
Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Transporting
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
1.
Reduce tractor ground speed when turning and leave
enough clearance so harrow does not contact
obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
IMPORTANT:
Do not add weights to the harrow.
Adding weights will cause high tooth wear and/or
bend harrow frame and bars.
IMPORTANT:
Always raise harrow off the ground
before backing up. Backing up with spike teeth in the
ground can damage the harrow and tractor.
