Farm Star SRTC-406A - Manual (Page 32)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Stop cutter and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine off, remove key, wait for all
moving parts to stop, then inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.
The chain guards, bands, flaps, driveline shields, and gearbox shields should be used and maintained in good
working condition. They should be inspected carefully, at least daily, for missing or broken cable, chain links,
shields, or guards. Missing, broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury
from thrown objects or entanglement.
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.
Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be careful when changing
directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes.
When using a unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels. Without
this weight, tractor could tip over, causing 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 trac-
tor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate!
Inspect the entire machine periodically as indicated in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Look for loose
fasteners, worn or broken parts, pinched hydraulic hoses, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have
cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order.
Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.
In extremely uneven terrain, rear wheel weights, front tractor weight, and/or tire ballast should be used to
improve stability.
Be careful when operating tractor and cutter on uneven ground to avoid upsetting.
Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up” tractor and cutter. Practice
will improve your skills in maneuvering rough terrain.
Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.
Always cut down slopes; never across the face. Avoid operation on steep slopes. Slow down when making
sharp turns on slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Gearbox noisy. 1. Rough gears. Run in or change gears.
2. Worn bearings. Replace bearing.
3. Low oil in gearbox. Check level and add oil.
4. Improper gearbox lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant.
Gearbox leaking. 1. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal.
2. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaft.
3. Shaft rough in oil seal area. Replace or repair shaft.
4. Oil seal installed wrong. Replace seal.
5. Oil seal not sealing in the Replace seal or use a sealant
housing. on outside diameter of seal.
6. Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
7. Hole in gearbox. Replace gearbox.
8. Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
9. Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
Excessive wear of 1. Tire not turning properly. Check wheel assembly for proper
tailwheel tire. lubrication. Axle bolt could be too
tight.
2. Tailwheel not castering properly. Check tailwheel yoke assembly for
proper lubrication or for mechanical
binding.
Front hitch “A” frame 1. Operator turning sharply hitting Drive carefully and plan turns to
bending sideways. objects with tailwheel frame or avoid hitting buildings, posts, trees,
cutter deck. etc.
2. Tailwheel not castering properly. Check tailwheel yoke (see above
under tire wear).
3. Cutter is being operated to low A. Raise cutter (especially on
and cutter deck is contacting rough ground).
ground during turns. B. Set stop on hitch controls lever so
hitch lift arms do not drop cutter
on ground.
4. Tractor 3 pt. hitch is leaking down A. Repair tractor hitch hydraulic system.
and cutter deck is contacting B. Use limit chains to keep lift arms
ground. from going lower than set limit.