Ag-Bag MB7010HyPac User Manual
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ADJUST
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LUBRICATE
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SERVICE
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Ag-Bag International, Ltd.
MB7010 HyPac November 2003
Section 1
FOLLOWING OPERATION:
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Following operation, or when unhitching, stop the tractor, set the brakes, disengage
the PTO and all power drives, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
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Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
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Do not permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
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Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety
devices.
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Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS:
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Adopt safe driving practices:
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Keep the brake pedal latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPEN-
DENT BRAKING WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR
UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT.
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Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your
speed is low enough for an emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep speed to a
minimum.
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Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of overturning.
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Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
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Always keep the tractor in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill.
Do not coast.
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Do not drink and drive!
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Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of
farm machinery on public roads.
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Use approved accessory lighting, flags, and necessary warning devices to
protect operators of other vehicles on the highway during daylight and nighttime trans-
port. Various safety light and devices are available from you Ag-Bag
®
Dealer.