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drawbar connection are too close to the driveline, field operation on uneven or
terraced terrain will often result in guard damage. (6)
PRE-OPERATION REQUIREMENTS (CON'T)
* Don’t weld any protruding device onto the head of your hitch pin. Be especially
careful to remove clevis straps mounted on top of the drawbar.
* The driveline must be attached securely to the tractor and the implement. If a set
screw or bolt is the recommended means for attachment, make sure it is the correct
length and follow the original manufacturer’s recommendations. Don’t attach
drivelines with bolts or pins which are longer than recommended. They can not only
catch loose clothing, boot-laces or a pant cuff, but, while spinning rapidly, they can
cause serious bodily injury.
* The driveline shielding system is one of the most important components for your
safety and the safety of others. Make sure all guards are in good repair and in place
prior to hooking up your driveline. This will greatly reduce the risk of an accident,
serious injury, or even death.
* Make sure the driveline guard can rotate independent of the shaft a full rotation
and can telescope freely. (7)
* If the driveline has been provided with a retaining chain, make sure the chain is in
place and has been properly connected to the tractor or the implement attachment
point.
* Make sure that any shear pins are correctly installed and that the proper
replacement pins are readily available. Check any other overload devices to ensure
they are operable and have been serviced according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
PRE-OPERATION REQUIREMENTS (CON'T)
* For stationary equipment which is not attached to the tractor, proper spacing must
be maintained. After setting the tractor brake, block the wheels on both the tractor
and implement to insure proper spacing at all times. (8)
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