Kinze Grain Carts Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 13)

TM
Grain Cart M0238-01
Rev. 4/14 1-7
Safety Precautions
General Safety Rules
1. Read and understand instructions provided in this
manual and warning labels. Review these instructions
frequently!
2. This machine is designed and built with your safety
in mind. Do not make any alterations or changes to this
machine. Any alteration to design or construction may
create safety hazards.
3. A large portion of farm accidents happen from fatigue
or carelessness. Safe and careful operation of tractor and
grain cart will help prevent accidents.
4. Never allow cart to be operated by anyone unfamiliar
with operation of all functions of the unit. Operators must
read and thoroughly understand all instructions given in
this manual before operating or working on equipment.
5. Be aware of bystanders, particularly children! Always
look around to make sure it is safe to start tow vehicle
engine or move grain cart. This is particularly important
with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not
hear people shouting.
6. Make sure cart weight does not exceed towing capacity
of tractor, or bridge and road limits. This is critical to
maintain safe control and prevent death or injury, or
property and equipment damage.
7. Never ride or allow others to ride on cart
8. Store cart in an area away from human activity. DO
NOT permit children to play on or around stored unit.
9. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in
moving parts.
10. Always wear protective clothing, shoes, gloves, and
hearing and eye protection applicable for the situation.
11. Do not allow anyone to stand between tongue or hitch
and towing vehicle when backing up to cart.
13. Prevent electrocution, other injuries, or property and
equipment damage. Watch for obstructions such as wires,
tree limbs, etc. when operating machine. Be aware of
clearances during turns and when folding/unfolding grain
chute.
14. Pick levelest possible route when transporting across
fields.
15. Never operate grain cart without PTO driveline guards,
tractor master shield and implement shields in place.
Make certain PTO driveline guards turn freely and are
properly attached.
16. Make sure parked machine is on a hard, level
surface. Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit
from rolling.
17. Follow all federal, state/provincial and local
regulations when towing farm equipment on a public
highway. Use safety chain (not an elastic or nylon/
plastic tow strap) to retain connection between towing
and towed machines in the event of primary attaching
system separation.
18. Make sure all safety/warning lights, SMV sign, and
reflective decals are in place and working properly
before transporting machine on public roads.
19. Tow only with farm tractor of a minimum 90 HP. Allow
for unit length when making turns.
20. Track carts should be limited to road use only when
empty and speed to less than 15 MPH.
21. Maintain field drive speeds that are appropriate to
the load condition and field condition.
22. Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of
overturning. Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep
slopes. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local
conditions and ensure your speed is slow enough for a
safe emergency stop.
23. Always keep the tractor in gear to provide engine
braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
24. Always disengage PTO, shutoff tractor engine and
remove the ignition key before leaving tractor seat,
lubricating or working on grain cart, or when cleaning
out debris.
25. Always make sure U-joint yokes are securely locked
on tractor and implement shaft before operating cart.
26. Be especially observant of the operating area and
terrain. Watch for holes, rocks or other hidden hazards.
Always inspect area before operation. DO NOT operate
near edge of drop-offs or banks, or on steep slopes as
overturn may result. Operate up and down (not across)
intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops. Be
extra careful when working on inclines.
27. Never step across any driveline. Do not attach
drivelines with bolts or pins longer than recommended.
Never operate cart with damaged PTO driveline guards.