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

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401-182M

7/12/2005

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Practice Safe Maintenance

Understand procedure before doing work. Use

proper tools and equipment. Refer to this man-
ual for additional information.

Work in a clean, dry area.

Lower the planter, put tractor in park, turn off

engine, and remove key before performing
maintenance.

Make sure all moving parts have stopped and

all system pressure is relieved.

Allow planter to cool completely.

Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before

servicing or adjusting electrical systems or
before welding on planter.

Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good

condition and installed properly.

Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.

Remove all tools and unused parts from

planter before operation.

Use A Safety Chain

Use a safety chain to help control drawn

machinery should it separate from tractor
drawbar.

Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or

greater than the gross weight of towed
machinery.

Attach chain to tractor drawbar support or

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

Replace chain if any links or end fittings are

broken, stretched or damaged.

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.

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.

When removing and installing wheels, use

wheel-handling

equipment

adequate

for

weight involved.

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