User guide

General Information
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General Information
1. Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons are measured by how you service and operate
this ma chine. Know the positions and functions of all controls before you try to operate them. Make sure
to check all controls in a safe area before starting your work.
2. The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes, federal, state, or local laws.
Make certain your machine has the proper equipment as designated by local laws and regulations.
3. A frequent cause of personal injury or death is from persons falling off equipment and being run over. Do
not permit persons to ride on this machine.
4. Secure Speed Tender safety chain to towing vehicle before transporting. Do not transport without safety
chains being attached to tow vehicle.
5. Make sure that the conveyor/auger is fastened securely to the boom arm, and the boom arm is resting on the
boom arm support with lynch pin in place before transport.
6. Use good judgment when transporting Speed Tender on a highway. Maintain complete control at all times.
Regulate speed to road conditions. Do not transport unit with rear compartment full and front compartment
empty. The unit may not be properly balanced, offsetting the tongue weight of the Speed Tender.
7. When transporting on public roads, the conveyor must be in the forward position to meet with lighting and
visibility marking requirements.
8. Do not travel faster than 10 m/h. during off highway travel. Drive slowly over rough ground, hill sides,
and around curves to avoid tipping. Use extreme care when operating close to ditches, fences, or on hill
sides.
9. Use care when moving or operating Speed Tender near electric lines as serious injury or death can result
from contact.
10. Never adjust, service, clean, or lubricate Speed Tender until all power is shut off and the battery is
disconnected. Keep all safety shields in place.
11. Carbonmonoxidecancauseseverenausea,fainting,ordeath.Donotoperateengineinclosedorconned
work area.
12. Explosivefuelcancauseresandsevereburns.Stopenginebeforellingfueltank.
13. Hot parts can cause severe burns. Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping.
14. Hydraulic oil leaking under pressure can penetrate skin and cause infection or other injury.
15. To prevent personal injury when working with hydraulic power unit:
 a. Relieveallpressurebeforedisconnectinguidlines.
b. Before applying pressure, make sure all connections are tight and components are in good
condition.
c. Never use your hand to check for suspected leaks under pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
for this purpose.
16. Make sure that everyone is clear of equipment before applying power or moving the Speed Tender.
17. BeforellingtheSpeedTender,makecertainthatnooneisinsidethegraintanks.Neverallowchildrenor
anyone in, near, or on the Speed Tender during transport or during loading and unloading of grain. Be
aware that moving grain is dangerous and can cause entrapment, resulting in severe injury or death
by suffocation.
18. Before unhooking the Speed Tender from the transport vehicle, be sure to properly block the wheels to
prevent the Speed Tender from moving.
19. When using the Conveyor Swing option be sure to stand clear of the swining boom arm at all times.