Farm Star XHB-1120 - Manual (Page 16)

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The types of Safety Sign and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires
that you familiarize yourself with the various Safety Signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function
related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
REMEMBER: If Safety Signs have been dam-
aged, removed, become illegible or parts
replaced without Signs, new Safety Signs must
be applied. New Safety Signs are available
from your authorized distributor or factory.
S A F E T Y S I G N L O C AT I O N S
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 101033 Caution – Safe Practices
2 101122 Warning – Hyd. Oil
3 101121 Reflector – Red
4 101168 Notice – HP Rating (XHB-1096)
101169 Notice – HP Rating (XHB-1120)
This SAFETY SIGN is
located on the frame of
your rear blade.
Obey ALL Safety Warnings.
NOTE:
If Safety Sign is missing
or damaged, replace
immediately.
READ AND OBEY ALL
SAFETY RULES
RED – REFLECTOR
Rear of Moldboard
O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y
Only qualified people familiar with this manual should
operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat,
safety glasses, and safety shoes. It is recommended that
tractor be equipped with Roll-Over Protective System
(ROPS) and a seat belt be used. Check for ditches,
stumps, holes, or other obstacles that could upset tractor
or damage blade. Always turn off tractor engine, set
parking brake, lower blade to ground before dismounting
tractor.
O P E R AT I O N
H I T C H I N G B L A D E T O T R A C T O R
3 PT. HITCH
The XHB series blades fit Category II 3 pt. hitches and
Category II quick hitches.
Never let anyone stand between the rear of the tractor
and the rear blade while the tractor is backing up. Always
stand to the side until tractor has come to a complete
stop and the brakes set or the tractor shift placed in
“PARK”.
If you are using a quick hitch, having the parking stand
at the correct height will make hitching and unhitching
much easier. The “correct height” will vary depending on
your model tractor and the size of your rear tires.
Make sure all pins are secured and that proper adapters
are used on the lower pull pins if a quick hitch is used.
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out
by a single careless act of an operator.
It has been said, “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator”. We ask you to be that
kind of an operator.
The designed and tested safety of this machine
depends on it being operated within the limitations as
explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all
safety rules in the manual, on the blade and on the
tractor.
The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility
of the owner / operator. The operator should be familiar
with the blade and tractor and all safety practices before
starting operation. Read the safety rules on pages 2
thru 12.
H Y D R A U L I C S (continued)
Once you have properly made all the hydraulic connec-
tions, remove all the blocking and clear the assembly
area. Start the tractor and raise the 3 pt. hitch so the
blade is 6-8 inches above the ground. Then cycle the
hydraulic controls several times to work the air out of the
cylinders and hoses.
Watch the cylinders and hoses as the cylinders cycle.
Make sure the hoses have ample freedom. Adjust the fit-
tings as necessary so the hoses do not kink or pull too
tight.
Lower the blade to the ground and shut the tractor off,
properly set the brakes or place in PARK and remove the
key. Then inspect each hydraulic connection for signs of
any possible leaks. If any leaks are found, cycle the
hydraulic control valve with the tractor engine NOT
RUNNING to remove any hydraulic pressure in the lines,
then proceed in repairing the leaky connection.
After filling hydraulic cylinders and hoses with oil, re-
check oil level in tractor and re-fill to proper level.
SAFETY . . .
YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT!
W A R N I N G !
When using the unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and
equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels.
Without this weight, tractor could tip up, causing
possible loss of control and possible personal injury
or death. The weight may be attained with a front
end loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or
front tractor weights. When attaining a minimum
20% of tractor and equipment weight on the front
wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS weight
certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment. DO
NOT GUESS OR ESTIMATE!
C A U T I O N !
Be sure your tractor is in good condition. Read all
the safety precautions and make sure all tractor
operators are familiar with the safety rules of
operation.
SAFETY SIGNS (continued)