Demco SIDEQUEST - DURING OPERATION

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• Keepwheelandlugnutstightenedtospeciedtorque.
• Assurethatagriculturalimplementtiresareinatedevenly.
• Givesprayeravisualinspectionforanyloosebolts,wornparts,orcrackedwelds,andmake
necessary repairs. Follow maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Besuretherearenotoolslyingonorinequipment.
• Donotusethesprayeruntilyouaresurethatareaisclear,especiallyaroundchildrenand 
animals.
• Don’thurrylearningprocessortakesprayerforgranted.Easeintoitandbecomefamiliar 
with your new equipment.
• Practiceoperationofyoursprayeranditsattachments.Completelyfamiliarizeyourself 
and other operators with its operation before using.
• UseatractorequippedwithRollOverProtectionSystem(ROPS)andfastenyourseatbelt 
prior to starting engine.
• ManufacturerdoesnotrecommendusageoftractorwithROPSremoved.
• Movetractorwheelstowidestrecommendedsettingstoincreasestability.
• Donotallowanyonetostandbetweentongueorhitchandtowingunitwhenbacking
up to equipment.
DURING OPERATION
 • Bewareofbystanders,PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure it is
safe to start engine of towing unit or move sprayer. This is particularly important with higher
noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
 • NOPASSENGERSALLOWED- Do not carry passengers anywhere on or in the tractor or
sprayer.
 • Keephandsandclothingclearofmovingparts.
 • Donotclean,lubricate,oradjustyoursprayerwhileitismoving.
 • Whenhaltingoperation,evenperiodically,settractorortowingunitbrakes,disengage 
PTO, shut off engine, and remove ignition key.
 • Beespeciallyobservantofoperatingareaandterrain-watchforholes,rocks,orotherhidden
hazards. Always inspect area prior to operation.
- DO NOT operate near edge of drop-offs or banks.
- DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
- Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.