Farm Star XHB-1120 - Manual (Page 10)

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Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any
service or maintenance.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit
is in a safe condition.
When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing unit in service.
Remove hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance. Place the blade on the ground or securely blocked
up, disengage the PTO, and turn off the engine. Push and pull the remote cylinder lever in and out several
times to relieve hydraulic pressure.
Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin.
Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If injured by escaping
hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Gangrene and death can result. Without immediate medical treatment,
serious infection and reactions can occur.
S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
MAINTENANCE SAFETY (continued)
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
Check to ensure all safety signs are installed and in good condition. (See safety sign section for location
drawing.)
Do not allow grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform.
Never replace hex bolts with less than grade five bolts unless otherwise specified, i.e. shear bolts. Refer to
bolt torque chart for head identification marking.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory replacement
parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications. The manufacturer will not claim
responsibility for use of unapproved parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
If equipment has been altered in any way from original design, the manufacturer does not accept any liability
for injury or warranty.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this
equipment.
W A R N I N G !
▲ Lower blade to ground or block securely, turn trac-
tor engine off, remove key and set brakes or place
shift lever in “Park” position.
▲ Before working underneath, raise 3-pt. hitch to
highest position and block blade securely.
Hydraulic system leakdown and failure of
mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip-
ment to drop.
▲ Keep all persons away from operator control area
while performing adjustments, service or mainte-
nance.
▲ Do not run engine indoors – exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and dead-
ly poison.
T R A N S P O RT I N G
Pay particular close attention to the Safety Messages
regarding transport. Avoid unnecessary injuries and
equipment damage by exercising cautious, conscien-
tious travel procedures.
Attaching the blade to the tractor increases the overall
length of the working unit. Allow additional clearance for
the blade to swing when turning.
Raise the blade as high as possible for transporting.
Always transport blade with blade centered on tractor.
Never attempt road travel with blade offset into the traffic
lane.
M A I N T E N A N C E
Inspect the blade for loose, damaged or worn parts and
adjust or replace if needed.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust.
Check all bolts and nuts to be sure they are tight.
At the end of the working season or when the blade will
not be used for a long period, it is good practice to clean
off any dirt that may have accumulated on the blade and
any of the moving parts.
Grease main pivot spindle.
Periodically, remove moldboard tilt pivot pin, apply
grease and re-install. (Suggest annually with normal
use.)
Oil front swing arm pivot pin.
S T O R I N G S A F E LY
• Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in an
enclosure.
• Always store blade in a clean, dry location away from
children and livestock.
• Storage location should be level and solid to make
hitching and unhitching easy.
O P T I O N S
348110 Angle or Offset Hydraulic Cylinder Kit
2 required
Kit includes one (1) 4” x 16” HD cylinder
and hoses
348108 Angle or Offset Mechanical Link (each)
2 required
Can be used in place of 4” x 16” hydraulic
cylinder
348112 Angle or Offset Cross-over Relief Valve Kit
Requires both hydraulic cylinders be the
same size
Includes 2 valves and hoses
This option is recommended for hydraulic
controlled blades to protect blade and
tractor
348115 Tilt Hydraulic Cylinder Kit (each)
3” x 8” cylinder with hoses
590208 Tilt Mechanical HD Ratchet Jack (each)
348050 Skid Shoes for XHB Blades (pair)
NOTE: If desired, (one) hydraulic cylinder may be used
to offset the blade and (one) mechanical link used to set
the angle of the moldboard or vice versa.
O W N E R S E RV I C E
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SAFETY . . .
YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT!