Locke TVM-3077 - Manual (Page 9)

During Operation
1. Tractor should be equipped with ROPS and seat
belt during operation.
2. Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who
has not been properly trained in its safe opera-
tion.
3. Do not allow children to operate the implement.
4. Never dismount from a moving tractor.
5. Put tractor in park, turn off engine, remove key
and allow moving parts to stop before making any
adjustment to the implement.
6. Do not leave the tractor or the implement with the
engine running.
7. Never allow passengers.
8. Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to
holes and gullies.
9. Loose fitting clothing should not be worn as it
may catch in moving parts.
10. If a hydraulic leak develops, correct it immedi-
ately. Escaping hydraulic oil can have extremely
high pressure. A stream if high-pressure oil may
easily penetrate the skin as with modern needle
less vaccination equipment, but with the excep-
tion that hydraulic fluid may cause blood poison-
ing. It is imperative that the connections are tight
and that all lines and pipes are in good condition.
If the escaping hydraulic fluid causes an injury,
see a doctor at once! Use a piece of cardboard
or wood to detect leaks of hydraulic oil under
pressure. Be sure to relieve all hydraulic pres-
sure before disconnecting any lines or pipes be-
tween the implement and the tractor hydraulic
system. Keep all guards and shields in place.
11. Do not turn tractor in too tight; implement may
ride up on wheels causing machine and bodily
damage.
CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD POWER LINES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE ELECTRICAL BURNS OR
DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION. MAKE SURE
THERE IS ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN
COMPONENTS AND OVERHEAD POWER LINES.
DO NOT LOAD NEAR POWER LINES. DO NOT
CLIMB NEAR POWER LINES.
WARNING
THIS MACHINERY CAN BE VERY DANGER-
OUS AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH BY ENTANGLEMENT. READ AND
UNDERSTAND MANUAL BEFORE AT-
TEMPTING TO OPERATE IT.
After Operation
1. Detach and store implement in an area where chil-
dren normally do not play. Stabilize implement by
using suitable supports and block wheels.
2. Be alert to traffic when crossing or operating near
roadways. Always maintain complete control of
the machine. Know your state and local laws con-
cerning highway safety and regulations. Comply
with these laws when transporting machinery.
3. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only
with an appropriate vehicle of sufficient size and
horsepower. Refer to Attaching Verti-Cutter to the
tractor under the “Operating Instructions” section.
During Maintenance
1. Securely block up implement before doing any
work underneath it.
2. Tire changing can be dangerous and should be
performed by trained personnel using the cor-
rect tools and equipment.
3. Do not re-inflate a tire that has been run flat or
seriously under inflated. Have it checked by
qualified personnel.
4. When removing and installing wheels, use
wheel handling equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
5. Before greasing and oiling implement, shift trac-
tor into park, disengage PTO, turn off engine,
remove key and allow moving parts to stop.
6. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all tools
and parts are removed from the implement be-
fore attempting to operate it.
WARNING
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