Farm Star T55-74 - Manual (Page 11)

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Always stop the tractor, set brake, shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, and lower implement to
the ground before dismounting tractor. Never leave equipment unattended with the tractor running.
Never place hands or feet under tiller with tractor engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped.
Stay clear of all moving parts.
Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely.
Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended: Disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key from ignition. Park in level area.
M O D E L T 4 0 M A I N F R A M E
PA RTS VIEW
S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
Rotary Tiller operating power is supplied from tractor PTO. Refer to your tractor manual for PTO engagement
and disengagement instructions. Always operate the PTO in the 540 rpm range. Know how to stop tractor and
tiller quickly in case of an emergency.
Never engage PTO drive with the tiller in the fully raised position. Lower tiller to within 3” to 4” off ground then
engage PTO. Failure to do so can cause damage to the tiller pTO driveline. This damage could cause the
driveline to come apart causing possible injury or death.
Tiller should be lifted off the ground before engaging PTO and be sure that no one is near the machine. When
engaging PTO, the RPM should always be low.
When raising tiller with the 3 point hitch, check that the PTO driveline does not touch the front crossmember
of the tiller.
Be certain the tractor is in neutral or park position before starting engine.
Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended with the engine running.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical
means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying
particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you
do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders at least one
hundred feet from an operating rotary tiller. Only properly trained people should operate this machine.
Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft. Make sure it is in good condition and fastened
securely to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if old shield is damaged or missing. (You may have to use a
tractor salvage yard for replacement parts on older tractors.)
STARTING AND STOPPING SAFETY
OPERATIONAL SAFETY