Summers 30' Superroller - Manual (Page 27)

SECTION 3 – OPERATION
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LAND ROLLER OPERATION SAFETY
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND Operator’s Manual before using machine. Review at least annually
thereafter.
2. VERIFY all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine.
3. KEEP hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
4. STOP engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, maintaining or unplugging.
5. BE CAREFUL when working around high pressure hydraulic system.
6. ALWAYS make sure Land Roller is lowered into field position, it is blocked to prevent movement
and that pressure is relieved from hydraulic circuits before servicing.
7. DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS.
8. USE EXTREME CARE when making adjustments.
9. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY from machinery at all times.
10. NEVER ALLOW anyone to work under Land Roller.
11. WARNING – DO NOT ATTEMPT to raise machine into transport position if mud has built up on
rollers or if machine weight has been increased by any other means. Mechanical failure may
occur.
STEPS PRIOR TO OPERATION:
1. COMPLETE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD.
A. Complete and return WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD located at the beginning of this
manual. Returning this card entitles you to a free gift.
B. Complete the OWNER REGISTER also located at the beginning of this manual (Serial Num-
ber is located by the front of the hitch). Owner register information may be needed when
ordering parts.
2. VERIFY TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.
A.
WARNING: Land Roller must be attached directly to tractor drawbar and not an intermediate
towed vehicle or implement. Loss of control could result causing serious injury or death to
you or others.
B. Ability to safely operate the Summers Land Roller is determined by both tractor horsepower
and weight. The minimum tractor weight for operating this implement is 16,000 lbs. Mini-
mum tractor engine horsepower is 125. Dual tires or single tires set at maximum width are
required for safe operation of the Land Roller.
C. The Summers Land Roller must be connected to a tractor drawbar with a locked draw pin.
The tractor drawbar must be able to withstand 2000 lb. of tongue weight during transport
and field operation.