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• Pick the most level possible route when transporting across fields. Avoid edges of ditches,
gullies, and steep hillsides.
• Be extra careful when working on inclines.
• Periodically clear equipment of brush, twigs, or other materials to prevent buildup of dry
combustible materials.
• Maneuver tractor or towing unit at safe speeds.
• Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious injury
or death.
• Avoid loose gravel, rocks, and holes; they can be dangerous for equipment operation or movement.
• Allow for sprayer length when making turns.
• Do not walk or work under raised components or attachments unless securely positioned and
blocked.
• Keep all bystanders, pets, and livestock clear of work area.
• Operate towing unit from operators seat only.
• Never stand alongside of unit with engine running or attempt to start engine and/or operate machine
while standing alongside of unit.
• Never leave running equipment attachments unattended.
• As a precaution, always recheck hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation.
Correct all problems. Follow maintenance safety procedures.
• Following operation, or when unhitching, stop tractor or towing unit, set brakes, disengage
PTO and all power drives, shut off engine and remove ignition key.
• Store sprayer in an area away from human activity.
• Do not park sprayer where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods of time. Damage and
livestock injury could result.
• Do not permit children to play on or around the stored sprayer.
• Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety devices.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent unit from rolling.
FOLLOWING OPERATION