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FOREWORD............................................................................................................................................................3
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ...........................................................................................................................3
IMPLEMENT IDENTIFICATION ..........................................................................................................................3
Front Of Implement ........................................................................................................................................3
Rear Of Implement.........................................................................................................................................3
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................4
Standard Items..............................................................................................................................................4
SAFETY AND TRAINING RESOURCES....................................................................................................................5
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................................................5
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility (Implement) ..................................................................................5
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator......................................................................................................... 5
Use Safety Rules ...........................................................................................................................................5
Call Before You Dig ........................................................................................................................................5
Silica Dust Exposure.......................................................................................................................................6
FIRE PREVENTION...........................................................................................................................................6
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................6
Operation.....................................................................................................................................................6
Electrical......................................................................................................................................................6
Hydraulic System...........................................................................................................................................6
Fueling ........................................................................................................................................................7
Starting........................................................................................................................................................7
Spark Arrester Exhaust System......................................................................................................................... 7
Welding And Grinding .....................................................................................................................................7
Fire Extinguishers ..........................................................................................................................................7
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES .................................................................................................8
IMPLEMENT SIGNS (DECALS) .........................................................................................................................8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 10
DAILY INSPECTION........................................................................................................................................ 10
Implement Mounting Frame............................................................................................................................ 10
Three-Point Hitch......................................................................................................................................... 10
OPERATING PROCEDURE WITH COMPACT TRACTORS ............................................................................... 11
Approved Compact Tractor Models & Requirements............................................................................................ 11
Compact Tractor / Implement Setup ................................................................................................................. 11
Entering And Exiting The Compact Tractor ........................................................................................................ 11
Installing The Three-Point Implement ............................................................................................................... 11
Control Functions Three-Point Hitch (Implement) ................................................................................................ 14
Driving The Implement And Tractor To Worksite.................................................................................................. 14
Angled Positioning ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Backfilling Positioning ................................................................................................................................... 16
Operating The Three-Point Implement .............................................................................................................. 16
Removing The Three-Point Implement.............................................................................................................. 16
LIFTING THE IMPLEMENT.............................................................................................................................. 19
TRANSPORTING THE IMPLEMENT ON A TRAILER ........................................................................................ 19
Fastening The Implement To A Trailer............................................................................................................... 19
TRANSPORTING THE IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE ON A TRAILER................................................................ 20
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................... 22
MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNINGS ............................................................................................................. 22
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ........................................................................................................................ 23
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