Farm Star 500 - Manual

OWNER’S /
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
500
CAUTION
For Safe Operation
Read Rules And
Instructions Carefully
SINO LEEINGLES, PIDA AYUDA
A AIGUIEN QUE SI LO LEA
PARA QUE LE TRADUZCA LAS
MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD.
STANDARD DUTY 3-PT. MOUNTED
POST HOLE DIGGER
Safety Instructions Assembly & Mounting
Tractor Preparation Maintenance
Operating Instructions Repair Parts
OWNER’S /
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
500
WHEN ORDERING
REPAIR PARTS,
ALWAYS GIVE
THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
1. PART NUMBER
2. PART DESCRIPTION
3. MODEL NUMBER
4. NAME OF ITEM
MARCH 2001
FS-PH005-OG
LIMITED WARRANTY
Farm Star warrants its implements, parts and accessories to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from date
of purchase. Upon written approval,
Farm Star will repair or exchange with-
out charge any part, which upon examination by Farm Star or its authorized
agent, shall disclose to be defective.
This does not apply to (1) parts that have worn out in normal use, (2) parts
broken because of improper assembly or operation by the customer, (3) parts
accidentally damaged, (4) failure of parts traceable to improper care, (5) parts
failing through use of implement for purposes other than those for which it
was designed.
Additions to Limited Warranty
In addition to the Standard Limited Warranty printed above, Farm
Star provides:
1. Five years’ (60 months) warranty on the gearbox and,
2. One year (12 months) on the driveline if:
all of these components have been properly maintained and lubricated and
that they have not been subjected to abuse or misuse.
The obligations assumed by Farm Star and the limitations expressed
herein are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied.
Commercial use warranty, 90 days on unit and driveline, one year on gearbox
from date of sale.
NOTICE: Farm Star is NOT responsible for damage to augers caused
by hitting underground objects (rocks, roots, etc.) or for bent augers
caused by moving the tractor with the auger in the ground.
S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
MOST ACCIDENTS OCCUR BECAUSE OF NEGLECT OR CARELESSNESS.
AVOID NEEDLESS ACCIDENTS BY FOLLOWING ALL OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW.
• Machinery should be operated only by those who are
responsible and are authorized to do so.
• Stop the engine, lower all equipment, lock the brakes,
and remove the ignition key before dismounting from the
tractor.
• Never stand between tractor and implement while tractor
is being backed to hitch.
• Loose fitting clothing should not be worn, to avoid catch-
ing on various parts.
• Detach implement in area where children normally do not
play.
• When performing adjustments or maintenance on an
implement, first lower it to the ground or block it securely
at a workable height.
• Only a qualified operator should be permitted on tractor
when in operation; no riders allowed.
• Make certain everyone is in the clear before starting
tractor or raising or lowering equipment.
• Operate the tractor and implement only while seated in
the driver’s seat.
• Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to
avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering control.
• A heavy load can cause instability of the tractor. Use
extreme care during road travel. Slow down on turns and
watch out for bumps. Tractor may need front counter-
weights to counter-balance the weight of the implement.
• Reduce speed on hillsides or curves so there is no
danger of tipping.
• Avoid driving too close to the edge of ditches or creeks.
• Do not transport implement on public roads without
reflectors and slow moving vehicle emblem in daylight
and with approved warning lights at night and other
periods of poor visibility.
• Due to the width of some implements, use extra caution
on highways, farm roads, and when approaching gates.
• Always be sure the implement is in the proper position for
transport.
• Keep alert and watch the front as well as the rear when
working with the implement.
STATEMENT
OF POLICY
It is the policy of Farm Star to
improve its products where it is
possible and practical to do so.
Farm Star reserves the right to
make changes or improvements
in design and construction at any
time, without incurring the oblig-
ation to make these changes on
previously manufactured units.
C A U T I O N
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BEGIN ASSEMBLING THIS MACHINE
1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any
debris which might cause persons working on the
assembly to trip.
2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack,
tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.
3. Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s
manual before proceeding further.
4. If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to
be blocked up, use only blocking material that is in good
condition and is capable of handling the weight of the
assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the blocking
material is on a clean, dry surface.
5. Never put hands, or any part of body, under blocked up
assemblies if at all possible.
6. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the
machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings
or any other fastened assemblies have been thoroughly
tightened.
7. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the
operation section of your operator’s manual.
8. Before operating, read the maintenance section of your
operator’s manual to be sure that any parts requiring
lubrication, such as gearboxes, are full, to avoid any
possible damage.
9. Before operating equipment – If you have any
questions regarding the proper assembly or
operation, contact your dealer or representative.
FA R M S TA R
P.O. BOX 100 LITCHFIELD, IL 62056-0100 (217) 324-5973
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