Practice safe maintenance, Prepare for emergencies – Great Plains NG12 Operator Manual User Manual
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Practice Safe Maintenance
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Understand procedure before doing work. Use
proper tools and equipment. Refer to this man-
ual for additional information.
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Work in a clean, dry area.
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Lower seeder, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before performing
maintenance.
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Make sure all moving parts have stopped and
all system pressure is relieved.
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Allow seeder parts to cool completely.
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Do not grease or oil seeder while it is in opera-
tion.
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Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good
condition and installed properly.
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Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
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Remove all tools and unused parts from
seeder before operation.
Prepare for Emergencies
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Be prepared if a fire starts.
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Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
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Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambu-
lance, hospital and fire department near
phone.
911
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