Farm Star 580 User Manual
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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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O P E R ATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment.
Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many
accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in
this section. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or for
you, follow them.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly
with a safety shield removed. However, equipment should never be operated in this condition. Keep all shields
in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll-Over Protective System (ROPS). Do not paint
over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning signs on your equipment. Observe all safety signs and
practice the instruction on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question -
DON’T TRY IT.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
In addition to the design and configuration of this implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also
to Safety Messages and Operation Instructions in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and
Implement Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and the Implement.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety sign that is not readable or is missing.
Location of such safety signs is indicated in this booklet.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this
equipment. Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s operations. Do not allow per-
sons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough
understanding of the safety precautions and of how it works.
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
D U M P I N G
M A I N T E N A N C E
If work is required while the mixer is attached to the
tractor, the mixer must be blocked securely. NEVER trust
the tractors’ hydraulic system.
After mixing concrete, or any material that clings to the
side of the drum, be sure to clean thoroughly when fin-
ished. In mixing concrete, if there are lapses between
batches, it is a good idea to add some water and rinse so
that the concrete will not set in the drum.
Thoroughly clean the grease zerks before servicing.
Dirt mixed with lubricant will rapidly wear parts and
destroy bearings.
Check the drive chain and if necessary, adjust with the
tightener.
Carefully check and replace any worn or damaged
parts.
Disengage the PTO before dumping. Never attempt to
dump the mixer with the mixer running – PTO
damage will result. Always dump the mixer slowly to
avoid splashing the mixture. Be careful not to let the
mixer dump too far and bind the hydraulic cylinder. Use
a shovel to remove the last of the mixture.
W A R N I N G !
Before servicing the machine, disengage the PTO,
engage the parking brake or place the transmission
in “Park,” shut off the tractor and remove the key.
Keep clear of rotating parts; stay on tractor seat
until all motion has stopped.
Do not get under machine to make adjustments
without securely blocking implement first.
T R A N S P O RT I N G
• Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when turning;
and, leave enough clearance so the mixer does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees or fences.
• Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
• When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, slow down
and use extra care.
• Read all the safety warnings in the front of the manual.
C A U T I O N !
When traveling on public roads, whether at night or
during the day, use accessory light and devices for
adequate warnings to operators of other vehicles.
Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
S T O R A G E
• At the end of the working season or when the mixer
will not be used for a long period, it is good practice to
clean off any dirt or grease that may have accum-
ulated on any of the moving parts.
• Store mixer in a dry location. If mixer must be stored
outside, place drum so that the mouth of the drum is
down to prevent water from accumulating in the drum.
• Make sure the hydraulic toplink cylinder has the rod
end fully retracted into the cylinder body and that the
breather hole on the cylinder body is positioned where
water cannot enter. (It is recommended that the
hydraulic toplink cylinder be stored inside.)
• Inspect the mixer for loose, damaged or worn parts
and adjust or replace if needed.
• Lubricate as noted.
• Collapse driveshaft as far as possible and store it to
prevent ground contact. Place blocks under mixer
skids.
• Sand areas where paint is chipped or worn and
repaint to prevent rust.
• Always store in a safe place away from children or
livestock.