Practice safe maintenance, Use a safety chain, Tire safety – Great Plains YP1625 Operator Manual User Manual

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1625

401-182M

7/12/2005

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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 the planter, 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 planter to cool completely.

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Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before

servicing or adjusting electrical systems or
before welding on planter.

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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

planter before operation.

Use A Safety Chain

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Use a safety chain to help control drawn

machinery should it separate from tractor
drawbar.

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Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or

greater than the gross weight of towed
machinery.

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Attach chain to tractor drawbar support or

other specified anchor location. Allow only
enough slack in chain to permit turning.

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Replace chain if any links or end fittings are

broken, stretched or damaged.

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Do not use safety chain for towing.

Tire Safety

Tire changing can be dangerous and should be
performed by trained personnel using correct
tools and equipment.

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When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and

extension hose long enough for you to stand
to one side–not in front of or over tire assem-
bly. Use a safety cage if available.

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When removing and installing wheels, use

wheel-handling

equipment

adequate

for

weight involved.

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