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SAFETY
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TRAINING
Safety instructions are important! Read all attachments
and power unit manuals; follow all safety rules and
safety decal information. (Replacement manuals and
safety decals are available from Tarter Farm and Ranch
Equipment) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules
can result in serious injury or death.
If you do not understand any part of this manual and
need assistance, please contact Tarter Farm and Ranch
Equipment.
Know your controls and how to stop the engine and
implement quickly in an emergency. Operators must
be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of
the equipment, its attachments, and all controls. Do not
allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper
instructions.
Never allow children or untrained persons to operate
equipment.
PREPARATION
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications unless
instructed otherwise in this manual.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid
getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-
soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes,
hair, hands, ears, and head; wear respirator or filter mask
where appropriate.
Make sure implement is properly secured, adjusted, and
in good operating condition.
Make sure collar slides freely and is seated firmly in
tractor PTO spline groove.
Before servicing equipment, check and adjust driveline
length as instructed in Operator’s Manual. Driveline must
not bottom out or pull apart throughout the full range of
the tractor hitch. Do not operate until driveline length
is correct. Make sure driveline shield safety chain is
attached as shown in this manual. Replace if damaged
or broken. Check that driveline guards rotate freely on
driveline before servicing equipment.
Before starting power unit, check all equipment driveline
guards for damage. Replace any damaged guards.
Make sure all guards rotate freely on all drivelines. If
guards do not rotate freely on drivelines, repair and
replace bearings before servicing equipment.
Inspect chain or rubber guards before each use. Replace
if damaged.
Remove accumulated debris from this equipment, power
unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab
and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling
off power unit can result in death from being run over
or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked up”
position at all times.
A minimum of 20% of tractor and equipment weight
must be on the tractor’s front wheels when implements
are in transport position. Without this weight, tractor
could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The
weight may be attained with a loader, front wheel
weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. Weigh
the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if
damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or other hard
objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check the tractor master shield over the PTO (power
take off) stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and
fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if
old shield is damaged or missing.
All tractors that are not equipped with a “live” power
takeoff (PTO) must be equipped with an over-running
PTO clutch. These are available through most farm
equipment stores.
NOTE:
The addition of an over-running PTO clutch may
change the length of the PTO driveline required. Be
sure to refer to the instructions on the PTO driveline
installation. Be sure that the driveline system guarding is
adequate.
