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VEHICLE OPERATION
General Guidelines
Carefully read and understand this manual and all
safety decals. If the manual or safety decals
become damaged or misplaced, replacements
may be obtained from your dealer or by calling
(317) 834-4500.
Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment
without proper instruction.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
Pre-operation Check List
• Read and understand the owner’s manual
before operating the Apache Sprayer.
• Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instruction. See “Safety Rules” on
page 1-1. See “Safety Decals” on page 2-1.
• Check that all safety decals are installed and
in good condition. Replace if damaged.
• Check that all shields and guards are properly
installed and in good working condition.
Replace if damaged.
• Check that all hardware is properly installed
and secured.
• Check area for bystanders and obstruction
before operating.
• Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are
in good condition and not leaking before start-
ing tractor.
• Check that hoses are not twisted, sharply
bent, kinked, frayed, or pulled tight and are
not rubbing. Replace any damaged hoses
immediately.
• Make sure seat belt is in good condition.
• Check tires for proper inflation pressure
according to specifications on the back cover
of this manual. See “Check Tire Pressure” on
page 5-8.
• Check oil level in engine prior to starting. Add
oil as needed according to specifications on
the back cover of this manual. See “Check
Engine Oil Level” on page 5-8.
• Check fluid level in transmission. Add fluid as
needed according to specifications on the
back cover of this manual. See “Check Trans-
mission Fluid Level” on page 5-10.
• Check fluid level in differential, gearboxes,
and/or planetaries prior to starting. Add fluid
as needed according to specifications on
back cover of this manual. See “Check Differ-
ential Fluid Level” on page 5-14.
• Check coolant level. Add coolant as needed
according to specifications on back cover of
this manual. See the engine manufacturer’s
manual for details.
• Check hydraulic fluid level in reservoir. See
“Check Hydraulic Fluid Level” on page 5-11.
• Check tank straps on poly product tank to
make sure they are tight.
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