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RTG SERIES TILLER 05/16 Operation Section 4-18
OPERATION
OPERATION
9. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE TRACTOR AND
IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE.
The operator must read and understand the Safety and Operation Sections of the implement and tractor
operator’s manuals. These manuals must be read and explained to any operator who cannot read.
Never allow someone to operate the implement and tractor without complete operating instructions.
Before starting any operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be worked in and
any obstacles and hazards contained within to ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equip-
ment. Special attention should be paid to foreign debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, and passersby
and animals in the area
. OPS U 0015
Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled
in the rotating parts of the Implement. These objects could then swing outside the
housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely haz-
ardous and could result in serious injury or even death. Inspect the area for such
objects before working in tue area. Remove any such objects from the site. Never
allow the implement to contact
such objects. (STL-6)
Foreign Debris Hazards
Before operating, inspect the area to make sure
there are no foreign objects that the implement
knives could hit or become entangled with. Re-
move all foreign objects and debris. If objects are
too big to remove, mark them clearly and be sure
to prevent the implement blades from contacting
them.
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the
implement and tractor at once. Immediately idle
the engine speed and disengage the PTO. Wait
for all implement rotating motion to stop, then
raise the implement and move the tractor and
implement off the object. Inspect the area and
remove, or mark the location of the debris. In-
spect the condition of the implement and make
any needed repairs immediately. Make sure the
knives are not damaged and the carrier is bal-
anced before resuming operation.
Always wear your seat belt securely fastened and only operate the tractor and implement with the
ROPS in the raised position. If the tractor or implement hits a tree stump, rock, or bump, a sudden
movement could throw you off of the seat and under the tractor and/or implement. The seat belt is your
best protection from falling off the tractor and the ROPS provides protection from being crushed during
a tractor roll-over. OPS-T-0003
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