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I. SAFETY/DECALS OPERATING

Tread Width

• Select widest tread setting to fit between crop rows.

• Never manually adjust the tread width on sprayer until wheels have been properly blocked. Loosen leg clamp bolts only enough for leg to slide on frame.

• If equipped with hydraulic tread adjust, never loosen leg mounting bolts to adjust bearing clearance. Add additional shims only to gain clearance.

• Only adjust in or out while moving.

Sprayer Booms

• Cradle booms when leaving sprayer unattended.

• Make sure booms are folded when cradled.

• Select a safe area before unfolding booms. Avoid power lines and overhead structures.

General Operation Safety

• Do not adjust factory engine RPM settings.

• Operate engine at one bump up or 1800 RPMs’ to assure proper charge pressure for brakes to work properly .

• Start engine from the operator’s seat only. Do not by-pass safety-start switch.

• Starting fluid is not recommended for use.

• Never run sprayer engine in a closed building. Proper exhaust ventilation is required.

• If equipped with ground speed sensing radar, do not look directly into radar beam. It emits a very low intensity microwave signal which may cause possible eye damage.

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