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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 3
SAFETY SYMBOLS ..................................................................................................................................... 6
SAFETY DECALS & LOCATIONS .................................................................................................................. 7
MANURE SPREADER SAFETY ................................................................................................................... 10
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ...................................................................................... 11
PRESSURIZED HYDRAULIC FLUID AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY ...................................................................... 12
PRE-OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 13
GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
TRACTOR HITCH AND PTO REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 13
TRACTOR TOWING SIZE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 14
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Open and Closed Center Hydraulic Systems ....................................................................................................... 15
TRACTOR HOOKUP .................................................................................................................................................. 15
TRANSPORTING ............................................................................................................................................. 15
GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Safety Chain Use ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Highway Lights .................................................................................................................................................... 16
OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................... 17
LOADING ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
UNLOADING ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
Hydraulic Apron, Speed Control Options............................................................................................................. 19
UNHOOKING FROM TRACTOR ................................................................................................................................ 19
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ............................................................................................ 19
MAINTENANCE, ADJUSTMENTS, & LUBRICATION ............................................................................................ 20
WHEEL & TIRE MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................ 20
Wheel Hub Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Lock Ring Rim ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
AUTOMATIC CLUTCH .............................................................................................................................................. 20
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
LUBRICATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
CLEANING AND STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 24