Farm Star SRTC-406A - Manual (Page 31)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 kph) at night or during the
day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Always be sure the implement is in the proper raised position for transport.
Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering
control.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
Always install transport locks, pins or brackets before transporting.
Do not drink and drive!
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at
least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces, and loose gravel.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and
when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Never allow riders on either tractor or cutter. Falling off can kill.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges,
intersections, etc.
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
Use hardened hitch pins with retainers when attaching to pull-type machines.
Use a safety chain to prevent unexpected separation with pull-type models.
TRANSPORT SAFETY
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Blade wears too fast. 1. Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height.
2. Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height.
3. Blades hitting ground. Increase cutting height.
Cutter seems to require 1. Advancing into grass or brush Reduce forward travel speed.
excessive power. too rapidly.
2. Hitting ground. Raise cutter and reset skids.
3. Worn or dull blades. Sharpen or replace blades.
4. Tractor not large enough. Use larger horsepower tractor.
5. Grass too tall and heavy. Make two passes. Raise cutter for
first pass and lower for next pass.
Excessive vibration. 1. Check gearbox bolts. Tighten if loose.
2. Check for loose nuts on Tighten if loose.
bladeholder and blades.
3. Check for bent output shaft. If Replace shaft if bent.
shaft is bent, oil will normally
leak from bottom seal.
4. Check to see if blades are Free blades so they swing.
free-swinging.
5. Check for even wear on each Weigh blades. Weight should be
blade tip. Were both blades changed within 1 oz. Always replace both
at the same time? blades
6. Blade broken. Replace blades, in sets.
7. Blade beam bent. Replace blade beam.
8. New blade or bolts matched Replace blades or bolts in sets.
with worn blade or bolts.
9. Drivelines not phased correctly. Replace driveline.
Implement and tractor yokes must
be in line.
10. Wire or rope wrapped around Remove wire or rope.
blade beam.
11. Blades worn and are out of Replace blades, in sets.
balance.