BEET DEFOLIATOR 2013-2014
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TO THE DEALER: Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Alloway dealer. Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration included in this manual. Both dealer and customer must sign the registration which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed. The dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to Alloway, give one copy to the...

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Inside Front Cover GENERAL INFORMATION 1 SAFETY RULES 2 - 6 CHECK LISTS (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) 7 SAFETY DECALS 8 - 9 OPERATOR SIGN-OFF RECORD 10 OPERATION 11 - 20 FIELD OPERATION 21 - 28 DEFOLIATOR STORAGE 29 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. PREPARATION Check that all hardware is tight and properly installed. Always tighten to torque chart specifications unless instructed otherwise in this manual. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevenion are dependent t upon the awareness, con cern, prudence and proper training of personnel...

SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS CAB and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times. TRANSPORTING Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times....

SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain. Never allow attachment. Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. __________________________________________ Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times. OPERATION Equipment may be...

SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) AVOID INJURY POWER LINES: • • • • Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo ents in any way. n Stay away from power lines. Electrocution can occur without direct contact. Check clearances before raising implement. Do not leave the operator’s seat if any part of the tractor or implement contacts electric lines. Your dealer can supply original equipment hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute parts may not meet original...

SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Make certain all movement of imple ent m components has stopped before approaching for service. Ensure shields and guards are proper ly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling may result in serious injury. Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until machine is securely blocked or placed in lowest position and system presure is released by s operating all valve control levers....

CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. ѩѩ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) ѩѩ Show customer how to make adjustments and select proper PTO speed. The following check lists are a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. ѩѩ Show customer how to make adjustments. ѩѩ Check that all...

SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! D. 500-3-0980 Missing Shields Warning SERIAL # 3524 - 3673 F. 500-3-0978 Rotating PTO (Safety Decals continued on next page)

SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! J. 200-3-4034 Orange Fluorescent Reflector 9 x 2 K. 506-3-0194 Shield Missing Warning L. 903-17456 Driveline Safety Sign P. 500-3-1690 Do Not Walk / Stand O. 500-3-1348 Belt Tension PN : 500-5-0012 (2013-2014)

OPERATOR SIGN-OFF RECORD Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator’s single careless act. Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Beet Defoliator must read and clearly understand all Safety, Operating, and Service & Maintenance information presented in this manual. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevenion are dependent upon the awareness, t concern,...

OPERATION The Alloway Beet Defoliator is designed to efficiently remove the foliage from sugar beets. A series of rubber or steel flails on three drums cleans the top of the beet, leaving the exposed crown. Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator’s single careless act. Be familiar with the defoliator before starting. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevenion are dependent upon the awareness, t concern, judgment, and...