Farm Star MDM70-72C 6 - Manual (Page 32)

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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 kph) at night or during the
day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Always be sure the implement is in the proper raised position for transport.
Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering
control.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
Always install transport locks, pins or brackets before transporting.
Do not drink and drive!
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at
least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces, and loose gravel.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and
when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Never allow riders on either tractor or mower. Falling off can kill.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, inter-
sections, etc.
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
Use hardened hitch pins with retainers when attaching to pull-type machines.
Use a safety chain to prevent unexpected separation with pull-type models.
TRANSPORT SAFETY
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E
P R O B L E M P O S S I B L E C A U S E P O S S I B L E R E M E D Y
Gearbox noisy. 1. Rough gears. Run in or change gears.
2. Worn bearings. Replace bearing.
3. Low oil in gearbox Check level and add oil.
Gearbox leaking. 1. Damaged oil seal. Replace seal.
2. Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaft.
3. Shaft rough in oil seal area. Replace or repair shaft.
4. Oil seal installed wrong. Replace seal.
5. Oil seal not sealing in the Replace seal or use a sealant
housing. on outside diameter of seal.
6. Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
7. Hole in gearbox. Replace gearbox.
8. Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
9. Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
Excessive wear of 1. Tire not turning properly. Check wheel assembly for proper
tailwheel tire. lubrication.
2. Tailwheel not castering properly. Check tailwheel yoke assembly for
proper lubrication or for mechanical
binding.
Front hitch “A” frame 1. Operator turning sharply hitting Drive carefully and plan turns to
bending sideways. objects with tailwheel frame or avoid hitting buildings, posts, trees,
mower deck. etc.
2. Tailwheel not castering properly. Check tailwheel yoke (see above
under tire wear).
3. Mower is being operated to low A. Raise mower (especially on
and mower deck is contacting rough ground).
ground during turns. B. Set stop on hitch controls lever so
hitch lift arms do not drop mower
on ground.
4. Tractor 3 pt. hitch is leaking down A. Repair tractor hitch hydraulic system.
and mower deck is contacting B. Use limit chains to keep lift arms
ground. from going lower than set limit.