brent 1082 - Driveline and Pressurized Oil Safety

Brent 1082/882 — Safety
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Driveline Safety
• Do not allow children near equipment that is running or engaged.
• Do not exceed 1000 rpm PTO speed.
• Disengage the PTO, stop the tractor engine, and remove key from ignition before making inspec-
tions, or performing maintenance and repairs.
• Inspect the driveline, quick disconnect, overload shear-bolt limiter or clutch, and shielding of-
ten. Repair immediately. Use replacement parts and attaching hardware equivalent to the original
equipment. Only alterations described in this manual for overall length adjustment are allowed.
Any other alteration is prohibited.
• Avoid excessively long hardware or exposed and protruding parts which can snag and cause en-
tanglement.
• Lubricate the driveline as recommended in the MAINTENANCE section.
• Keep hoses, wiring, ropes, etc. from dangling too close to the driveline.
• Install driveline and shields according to recommended lengths and attaching methods with rec-
ommended hardware. The driveline shield should rotate independently a full rotation and tele-
scope freely. The retaining chain must be secured to the implement safety shield.
• Adjust drawbar to height recommended in tractor set up section.
• Be careful not to hit the driveline with tractor tires when turning.
• Check the length of the telescoping members to insure the driveline will not bottom out or sepa-
rate when turning and/or going over rough terrain.
• Proper extended and collapsed lengths of the telescoping PTO shaft must be verified before first
operation with each and every tractor. If the extended length of the PTO shaft is insufficient, it may
become uncoupled or bottom out when turning and/or going over rough terrain which will cause
serious injury or death from contact with uncontrolled flailing of PTO shaft assembly components.
(August 2013)