40 Dealer Checklists
20944 (Rev. 3/14/2008)
DEALER CHECKLISTS
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST
(Dealer Responsibility)
Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to
ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the
customer.
The following check lists are a reminder of points to
inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory
or after proper adjustment is made.
___Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
___Check that shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
___Check all bolts to be sure they are tight.
___Check that all cotter pins and safety pins are prop-
erly installed. Replace if damaged.
___Check and grease all lubrication points as identified
in “Service, Lubrication Information”.
___ Gearboxes are not filled at the factory. Prior to
delivery, fill as specified in the “Service, Lubrication
Information” and check to see that there are no leaking
seals.
___Check that blades have been properly installed.
DELIVERY CHECKLIST
(Dealer Responsibility)
___Show customer how to make adjustments and
select proper PTO speed.
___Instruct customer how to lubricate and explain
importance of lubrication.
___Point out the safety decals. Explain their meaning
and the need to keep them in place and in good condi-
tion. Emphasize the increased safety hazards when
instructions are not followed.
___Present Operator's Manual and request that cus-
tomer and all operators read it before operating equip-
ment. Point out the manual safety rules, explain their
meanings and emphasize the increased safety hazards
that exist when safety rules are not followed.
___Show customer how to make sure driveline is prop-
erly installed and that spring-activated locking pin or
collar slides freely and is seated in groove on tractor
PTO shaft.
___Explain to customer the potential crushing hazards
of going underneath raised equipment. Instruct that
before going underneath to disconnect the driveline,
securely block up all corners with jack stands and to
follow all instructions in the “Service, Blocking Meth-
ods” section of the operators manual. Explain that
blocking up prevents cutter dropping from hydraulic
leak down, hydraulic system failures or mechanical
component failures.
___Point out the correct mounting and routing of
hydraulic hoses. Explain that during operation, mount-
ing, dismounting and storage, care must be taken to
prevent hose damage from pulling, twisting and kink-
ing.
___Show customer the safe, proper procedures to be
used when mounting, dismounting, and storing equip-
ment.
___For mounted units, add wheel weights, ballast in
front tires, and/or front tractor weight to enhance front
end stability. A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
gross weight must be on front tractor wheels. When
adding weight to attain 20% of tractor and equipment
weight on front tractor wheels, you must not exceed the
ROPS weight certification. Weigh the tractor and equip-
ment. Do not estimate!
___Make customer aware of optional equipment avail-
able so that customer can make proper choices as
required.
___Point out all guards and shields. Explain their
importance and the safety hazards that exist when not
kept in place and in good condition.
