Meyer's 125A - Manure Spreader Safety

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MANURE SPREADER SAFETY
THERE ARE INHERENT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A MANURE SPREADER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
l Never Enter Spreader Box While In Operation For Any Reason.
l Only Properly Instructed People Should Operate The Spreader. Do Not Allow Children Or Inexperienced
Persons To Operate Spreader.
l Keep All Guards And Shields In Place. Moving Parts Can Crush And Dismember.
l Clear The Area Before Equipment Start Up.
l Keep Hands, Feet, And Loose Clothing Away From Moving Parts.
l Do Not Go Near The Spreader Beaters While Machine Is Operating.
l It Is Not Safe To Clean Or Service The Spreader With Power Operating. Pulling On The Beater Clutch
Rope Does Not Shut Off Power To The Spreader.
l Make Sure The PTO Is Securely Locked To Both The Tractor And Spreader Before Operating The Unit.
l Do Not Operate The PTO At Speeds Higher Than The Manufacturers Recommendations.
l Highway Traffic Is Not To Exceed 20 Mph. The Tires Supplied Are For Farm Use Only And Are Not De-
signed For Use Above This Speed.
l Use Adequate Safety Chains When Towing The Spreader.
l The Use Of A Slow moving Vehicle Sign Is Required On All Public Roads. Obey All Applicable Highway
Safety Laws And Rules.
l Always Use A Tractor Large Enough To Provide Sufficient Braking Assistance When Towing A Loaded
Spreader.
l Use Caution When Traveling Over Uneven Terrain And When Approaching Stops.
l Do Not Load The Spreader Unless It Is Hitched To The Tractor.
l Do Not Unhitch A Loaded Spreader From The Tractor Leaving It Supported By Only The Jack.
l Park Your Spreader On Level Ground And Place Blocks Ahead Of And Behind The Wheels Before Unhook-
ing From Tractor To Avoid Unexpected Rolling When Separated From The Tractor.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
THERE ARE ADDITIONAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR
SPREADER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
l Inspect When First Delivered And Regularly Thereafter; That All Connections And Bolts Are Tight And Se-
cure Before Operating.
l Retighten All Wheel Bolts After The First Hour Of Towing. Check Periodically Thereafter. See Maintenance,
Wheels.
l Maintain Proper Tire Air Pressure At All Times. See Maintenance, Tires.
l Always Wear Eye Protection When Operating Or Servicing Spreader.
l Be Sure All Movement Has Stopped, The PTO Is Disconnected, The Tractor Is Shut Off And The Ignition
Key Is Removed Before Servicing The Spreader Or Components.
l Escaping Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure Can Penetrate The Skin And Cause Serious Injury. Relieve All
Pressure From The Hydraulic System Before Connecting Or Disconnecting The Lines Or Making Repairs.
Check All Hoses And Fittings Before Start-up And Periodically During Operation.
l Never Make Any Alterations Or Modifications To This Equipment.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH