PREPARTION
l Never operate the tractor and seeder until you have read and completely
understand this manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the safety
messages found on the safety signs on the tractor and seeder.
l Personal protection equipment including hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves
are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintenance,
repairing, removal, or moving the implement. Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing, or
jewelry to be around equipment.
l PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING
LOSS! Tractors with or without seeders attached can often be noisy enough to cause
permanent, partial hearing loss. We recommend that you wear hearing protection on a full-
time basis if the noise in the operator’s position exceeds 80 db. Noise over 80 db. on a long-
term basis can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90 db. adjacent to the operator over a
long-term basis may cause permanent, total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loud
noise (from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such sources close to the ear) is
cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
l Operate the seeder only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll-Over-Protective
System (ROPS). Always wear your seat belt. Serious injury of even death could result from
falling off the tractor — particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned
under the ROPS or the tractor.
l Clear area of stones, branches or other debris that might cause injury or damage.
l Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
l Ensure seeder is properly mounted, adjusted and in good operating condition.
l Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are properly installed and in good condition.
STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY
l Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition
and fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or
missing.
l All tractors that are not equipped with a “live” power takeoff (PTO) need to be equipped with
an over-running PTO clutch. These are available through most farm equipment stores.
NOTE: The addition of an over-running PTO clutch may change the length of the PTO
driveline required. Pay extra attention to the instructions on the PTO driveline Installation. Be
sure that the driveline system guarding is adequate.
l Seeder operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO
engagement and disengagement instructions. Know how to stop tractor and seeder quickly
in case of an emergency.
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