Rears Pakblast 50 Gal User manual

R E A R S Pakblast 50 Gal
PAKBLAST 50 GALLON
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING
06.11.2018
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Read this manual completely before operating: follow all safety instructions.
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.
In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and ac-
cident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage
of equipment.
It has been said, the best safety device is an informed, careful operator. We ask
you to be that kind of an operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and
understand all safety and operating instructions in the manual and to follow these.
Accidents can be avoided.
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to careless injuries. Read this manual
and the manual for your tractor before assembly or operation, to acquaint yourself
with the machines. If this machine is used by any person other than the owner or is
loaned or rented, it is the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operator
has instruction for the safe and proper use of the machinery and that the operator
reads and understands the operator’s manuals.
Know your controls and how to stop the tractor, engine, and implement quickly in
an emergency. Read this manual and the one provided with the tractor.
Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers.
A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is
not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
Do not allow children to operate this machine.
Sprayer Safety: Operator Training
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Never operate the tractor and implement until you read and completely understand
this manual, the tractor operator’s manual, and each of the safety messages found
on the safety decals on the tractor and the implement.
Personal protection equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes,
and gloves are recommended during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintenance, repair, removal, or transport of this implement. Do not allow long
hair, loose fitting clothing or jewellery to be around moving parts.
Tractors, with or without implements, can often be noisy enough to cause per-
manent, partial hearing loss. We recommend that you wear hearing protection on
a full-time basis if the noise in the operator’s position exceeds 80db. Long-term
exposure to noise over 85db can cause severe hearing loss. Long-term exposure to
noise over 90db may cause permanent, total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from
loud noise (from tractors, chain saws, radio earphones) is cumulative over a
lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
Operate the implement only with a tractor equipped with an approved Roll-Over-
Protection-System (ROPS). Always wear your seat belt. Serious injury or even death
could result from falling off a tractor– particularly during a turnover, when the
operator could be pinned under the tractor.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Ensure the implement is properly mounted and in good operating condition.
Safety shielding and safety decals must be properly installed and in good condition.
Sprayer Safety: Preparation
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Read this manual completely before operating: follow all safety instructions.
Implement operating power is supplied from the tractor’s PTO. Refer to your tractor
manual for PTO engagement and disengagement instructions. Always operate the
implement at its required PTO speed: either 540 or 1000 rpm. Know how to stop the
tractor and implement quickly in case of an emergency. Keep children away at all
times.
When engaging the PTO, the engine RPM should always be low. Once engaged, raise
the PTO speed to the implement’s required operating speed: either 540 or 1000 rpm.
Check the tractor master shield over the PTO stub shaft. Make sure it is in good con-
dition and fastened securely to the tractor. Purchase a new shield if the old shield
is damaged or missing. A tractor salvage yard is a good source for older tractors.
Tractors without a live PTO need to be equipped with an over-running PTO clutch at-
tachment, available through most farm equipment suppliers. NOTE: the addition of
an over-running PTO clutch attachment will change the length of the PTO driveline
required. Pay extra attention to the instructions on PTO driveline installation.
Sprayer Safety: Starting & Stopping

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Never provide agricultural chemicals to anyone unless that person has been properly
trained or licensed.
Make certain the entire manufacturer’s label appears on the chemical container.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for storage, handling, and application.
Before a spraying operation is started the spray system should be rinsed and all
nozzles, screens, and strainers cleaned. The best time to rinse and clean the spray
system is at the END of daily operations, before storing the implement for the
night. If cleaning is conscientiously included in day-end procedures, rinsate and
the disposal of cleaning solution can easily be incorporated into your spray plan.
Be careful if re-applying rinse solution to treated area: do not exceed the maximum
rate for which the chemical is labeled.
Wear proper protective equipment when adding chemicals to the spray tank. The
area where you are mixing must have adequate ventilation: powders, dust, and
granuals can become airborn when adding to the spray tank; concentrated vapors
can pose health or flammability hazards.
Mix only enough chemical for the particular job. Preventing chemical surplus is the
best way to prevent a disposal problem.
Be aware of meteorological conditions and plan spray applications during opportune
times. High winds and low humidity will increase drift and adversely affect your
spray program.
Be alert for nozzle clogging and changes in nozzle patterns. Use strainers and
nozzle screens appropriate for your water source and chemical use.
Use a brush or wood toothpick to clear nozzles- never a metal object. A metal ob-
ject can damage the spray orifice and significantly alter your application rate. Never
attempt to clear a spray tip by blowing through it. Operators should carry spare
spray tips.
If nozzles clog or other troubles occur in the field, shut the sprayer off and move to
an unsprayed area before dismounting from the sprayer to work on it.
Sprayer Safety: Chemicals
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Read this manual completely before operating: follow all safety instructions.
Skin absorption rates
in relation to forearm (1.0)
The skin on various body parts does not absorb pesticides at the same rate.
The figure, right, illustrates skin absorption rates based on a numerical scale in
which the value of 1 for the forearm represents the lowest dermal absorption rate.
That value forms the basis for the assignment of values to the other body parts.
If concentrated liquid chemical is spilled on your clothing (not including rubber
gloves, boots, or aprons) immediately remove the clothing and throw away. Undi-
luted chemicals cannot be cleaned from clothing. Dispose of contaminated clothing
as required by local regulations.
Always treat clothes worn when using agricultural chemicals as contaminated. Keep
them separate from your other clothes or the family washload.
Contact your local extension service for instructions for cleaning work clothes
contaminated by chemical handling. Most state agricultural universities and farm
bureaus have detailed instructions for the decontamination of work clothes.
Line dry your work clothes to avoid contaminating your dryer.
Chemical resistant gloves make a big difference BUT don’t rub contaminated gloves
on your skin. A good safety practice before eating, drinking, smoking, or using
the bathroom: rinse your gloves thoroughly BEFORE removing them then take
off your gloves and wash your hands.
Trained personnel should thoroughly clean the inside and outside of mixing and ap-
plication equipment immediately after use. Follow all chemical handling directions
supplied by the manufacturer and wear recommended safety equipment. Clean and
neutralize the pump system, spray manifolds, and spray tank as recommended by
the chemical manufacturer. Cleaning between implement uses will reduce corrosion,
extend pump life, and keep your chemical tools from reacting with residual incom-
patible mixes.
Always follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions and environmental regula-
tions when disposing of chemical waste and empty chemical containers.
The information included in this Chemical
Safety section was compiled from the following
government and community education programs:
Oregon Occupational Safety & Health
Alliance for a Clean Rural Environment
University of Missouri Outreach & Extension
California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation
All listed source organizations have more de-
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Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating.
Frequently check fan blades. They should be free of nicks and cracks. The fan
guard must be kept clean and in good repair.
The mechanical cabinet access guards, fan guard, sag chains, driveline shields, and
gearbox shields should be used and maintained in good working condition. They
should be inspected carefully, at least daily, for missing or broken cable, chain
links, shields, or guards. Missing, broken or worn items must be replaced at once to
reduce the possibility of injury from thrown objects or entanglement.
Check that all fasteners are tight.
Always follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions for storage, handling, and
application of agricultural chemicals. When handling spray equipment, valves,
nozzles, strainers: wear the safety equipment recommended by the chemical manu-
facturer.
Before a spraying operation is started, rinse out the sprayer; remove and clean all
nozzles, nozzle screens and strainers. Make sure all spray orifices are sized correctly
for your application and not worn. Use strainers and nozzle screens appropriate for
your water source and chemical use.
Check all lines, valves and seals for leaks after filling with water and during calibra-
tion. Replace all weather cracked or worn hoses.
Wear proper protective equipment when adding chemicals to the spray tank. The
area where you are mixing must have adequate ventilation: powders, dust, and
granuals can become airborn when adding to the spray tank; concentrated vapors
can pose health or flammability hazards.
Always follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions and environmental regula-
tions when disposing of chemical waste and empty chemical containers.
Mix only enough chemical for the particular job. Preventing chemical surplus is the
best way to prevent a disposal problem.
Have a plan for application of end-of-day tank-mix and rinse water. In some cases
small amounts of surplus chemical can be diluted and reapplied to the treated area.
Always follow the manufacturer’s application instructions. Do not exceed the maxi-
mum application rate for which the chemical is labelled.
Sprayer Safety: Pre-operation
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Read this manual completely before operating: follow all safety instructions.
Be aware of the meteorological conditions and plan spray applications during op-
portune times. High winds and low humidity will increase drift and adversely affect
your spray program.
Avoid spraying near lakes, streams, pastures, population areas (houses, schools,
playgrounds, hospitals) beehives or sensitive non-target crops. Always spray
downwind from these sensitive areas and do not spray during adverse wind or low
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The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected
against by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment
must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety
and operating instructions, prior to use. If there is something in this manual you do
not understand, ask your supervisor, dealer, or call the manufacturer.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and
bystanders at least several hundred feet away from the operating implement. Only
properly trained people should operate this machine. Keep children away at all
times.
The majority of accidents invlolve entanglement on a driveline, and operators being
knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and run over. Accidents are most likely
to occur with untrained operators or machines that are loaned or rented to someone
who has not read the owner’s manual and is not familiar with the implement.
Always stop the tractor, set the brake, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key
before dismounting the tractor. Never leave equipment unattended with the trac-
tor running.
Never place any part of your body in the mechanical compartment with tractor
engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped.
Stay clear of all moving parts.
Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely.
Engage the PTO at low RPM and then bring the PTO speed up to operating speed.
Do not engage the implement PTO with the tractor and implement at right angles.
Lessen strain on drivetrain by starting PTO when tractor and implement are in-line.
PAKBLAST AND PULBLAST UNITS: Never engage the fan at high speed.
POWERBLAST UNITS: When engaging the fan clutch the engine speed should be
1000RPM. Engaging the clutch at this speed, not greater or less, will ensure long
clutch life.
Do not disengage the PTO while turning.
Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended: disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove key from ignition.
Sprayer Safety: Operation
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Read this manual completely before operating: follow all safety instructions.
Do not allow riders on the implement or tractor at any time. There is no safe place
for any riders.
Disengage PTO and place transmission into neutral before attempting to start the
engine.
Do not operate unless all personnel, livestock, and pets are out of your application
area. Never direct discharge toward anyone. Keep children away at all times.
Inspect the entire machine periodically as indicated in the maintenance section
of this manual. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, pinched hydraulic
hoses, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers.
Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order.
Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts.
This implement is designed for use only on tractors with 540/1000 RPM power-take-
off. DO NOT EXCEED YOUR IMPLEMENT’S RATED PTO SPEED.
If possible when applying chemical, work your way up-wind through your applica-
tion area. By approaching the application such that drift goes into already treated
rows the amount of chemical that will be blown onto the operator is reduced.
Be alert for nozzle clogging and changes in nozzle patterns. If nozzles clog or other
troubles occur in the field, shut the sprayer off and move to an unsprayed area
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Never try to unclog a nozzle by blowing through it. Always carry extra spray tips.
Never operate tractor and implement under trees with low hanging limbs: the op-
erator can be knocked off the tractor and run-over.
Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep
away from drop-offs.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hill-
side, over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful
when turning sharp corners.
Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control.
Be careful when changing directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on
slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes.
When using an implement, 20% of the combined tractor and implement weight (at
a minimum!) must be on the tractor’s front wheels. Without this weight, the tractor
could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with
a front end loader, front wheel weights, ballast in the tires or front tractor weights.
When attaining this minimum 20% front wheel weight, you must not exceed the
ROPS weight rating. Weigh the tractor and the implement. Do not guess or esti-
mate!
Be careful when operating the tractor and implement on uneven ground to avoid
upsetting.
In extremely uneven terrain, front wheel weights, front tractor weights, and/or tire
ballast should be used to improve stability.
Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up the
tractor and implement. Practice improves skills in maneuvering rough terrain.
Avoid sudden starts and stops while travelling up or downhill.
Always travel down slopes, never across the face. Avoid operation on steep slopes.
Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of control.
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Read this manual completely before operating: follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can
produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experi-
ence to do the job.
Inflating or servicing tires can be dangerous. Whenever possible, trained personnel
should be called to service and/or mount tires.
Always order and install tires and wheels with appropriate capacity to meet or
exceed the anticipated weight to be placed on them.
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Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to
trouble.
Follow good shop practice. Keep service area clean and dry. Be sure electrical out-
lets and tools are properly grounded. Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate gas/diesel engines in a
closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
When handling spray equipment, pumps, valves, nozzles, strainers: wear the safety
equipment recommended by the chemical manufacturer. Before working on the
equipment, be certain the components are clean and neutralized as instructed by
the chemical manufacturer.
Before working on this machine, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine, set the
brakes and remove the key from the ignition.
Be certain all moving parts on tractor and implement have come to a complete stop
before attempting to perform maintenance.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
When performing any service or maintenance, always use personal protection de-
vices such as eye, hand and hearing protection.
Trained personnel should throughly clean the inside and outside of equipment im-
mediately after use. Follow all chemical handling directions supplied by the manu-
facturer and wear recommended safety equipment. Clean and neutralize the pump
system, spray manifolds, and spray tank as recommended by the chemical manu-
facturer. Cleaning between implement uses will reduce corrosion, extend pump life,
and keep your chemical tools from reacting with residual incompatible mixes.
Frequently check fan blades. They should be free of nicks or cracks and kept clean.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are
properly installed to insure unit is in a safe condition.
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Read this manual completely before operating: follow all safety instructions.
When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields
and devices are installed before placing the unit back in service.
Remove hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance. Block the implement
securely, disengage the PTO, and turn off the engine.
Never use your hands or any part of your body to locate a hydraulic leak. Use a
piece of cardboard or wood to pass along the hydraulic line and determine the loca-
tion of any leak. Wear protective gloves and glasses. Hydraulic fluid escaping under
pressure can penetrate the skin. Openings in the skin and minor cuts are suscep-
tible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a
doctor at once. Gangrene and death can result. Without immediate medical treat-
ment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
When disconnecting hydraulic lines, shut off supply: relieve all hydraulic pressure.
Before pressurizing system, inspect all components. Make sure fittings are tight and
lines are not worn, kinked or damaged.
After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed.
Do not allow grease or oil build up on any deck or platform.
Never replace hex bolts with less than grade 5 bolts unless otherwise specified, i.e.
shear bolts. Refer to bolt torque chart for head identification markings.
Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing, gen-
uine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original
specifications. The manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved
parts and/or accessories and other damages as a result of their use.
If equipment has been altered in any way from the original design, the manufac-
turer does not accept any liability for injury or warranty.
A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while perform-
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Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm
machinery on public roads.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some
localities prohibit their use. Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting
and marking requirements.
When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20mph
(32kph) at night or during the day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow
moving vehicle identification emblem (SMV).
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
Always install transport locks, pins or brackets before transporting.
Do not drink and drive.
Watch out for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
When driving hills or curves, slow down and make gentle turns. Make certain that
at least 20% of the total weight of tractor and implement is on the front wheels to
maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hill-
sides, rough ground, or when travelling close to ditches and fences. Be careful when
steering around sharp corners.
Never allow riders on either the tractor or implement. Falling off can kill.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations,
including narrow bridges, intersections, etc.
Do not exceed 20mph (32kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
Use hardened hitch pins with retainers when attaching to pull-type machines.
Use a safety chain to prevent unexpected separation with pull-type models.
Sprayer Safety: Transport
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fluorescent yellow/orange
slow moving vehicle emblem
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Read this manual completely before operating: follow all safety instructions.
With pull-type units, never unhitch the implement without using the tongue jack.
The tongue is very heavy. Attempting to lift the tongue without using the tongue
jack could cause personal injury. Overloading the jack can cause failure with pos-
sible serious injury or even death.
Trained personnel should thoroughly clean the inside and outside of equipment im-
mediately after use. Personnel should wear protective equipment as recommended
by the chemical manufacturer.
Before storing the sprayer for an extended period flush the plumbing with a light
weight oil mixture with water (approx. 1 gallon of oil for 40 gallons of water).
When draining spray manifolds, remove the check-valve cap from the top-most
nozzle assembly to release vacuum. Flush pump and system with RV antifreeze solu-
tion and leave solution in the pump for storage. Remove nozzle tips and screens
and store in a can of light oil to prevent corrosion. Plug the nozzle openings with
blanks.
Lubricate as instructed in the maintenance schedule.
Inspect all lines, hoses, valves before storing. Damage to pump and plumbing
should be repaired before storage. Make a list of replacement parts needed and
order early. For the best performance next season, have your dealer service the
machine prior to storage.
Re-paint all parts where the paint has been worn.
Store the implement away from activity.
Do not park equipment where it will be exposed to livestock. Damage to equipment
or injury to livestock could result.
Do not permit children to play on or around the implement.
Make sure the parked unit is on a hard, level surface with all safety devices in place
and in good working condition. Block up frame to lighten load on tires. Do not
deflate tires. Cover tires if exposed to sunlight, grease, or oil.
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This is the SAFETY-ALERT symbol. This symbol is used to visibly mark operating
hazards. YOU MUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS POSTED BESIDE THE SAFETY-ALERT
SYMBOL TO AVOID BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. Before you operate any machinery,
read the operator’s manual. A copy of every SAFETY-ALERT decal on your implement
is included in your operator’s manual with a map of each decal on your implement.
With your operator’s manual in hand, walk around the implement: find, read, and
UNDERSTAND every SAFETY-ALERT decal.
EVERY OPERATOR OF THIS IMPLEMENT MUST DO THIS FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY.
On Safety Decals, there is often a signal word: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These
signal words indicate the level of hazard or degree of seriousness for the described
hazard on the decal.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates an area of extreme danger- machine components and hazardous opera-
tions that, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded and, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Warns the operator of potential machine damage if indicated procedure is not fol-
lowed.
Keep safety decals clean and legible at all times and replace safety decals that are
missing or have become illegible.
When parts that bear safety decals are replaced, the replacement parts must have a
current safety decal. Safety decals are available from your dealer or direct from the
manufacturer.
When applying a safety decal, be sure the application surface is clean (free of dirt
and grease) and dry. The surface you are applying the decal to should be above
50°F (10°C).
Sprayer Safety: Safety Decals
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
IMPORTANT
decals won’t help if
you can’t read them
install the decals
properly and they’ll
stick around
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Pak-Blast 50 gallon
2
91
16
129
15
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KEEP ALL FASTENERS TIGHT
WHEEL BOLTS, CLAMPS, TANK MOUNTS, BLADE HANGERS, GEARBOX MOUNT
GUARDS, VALVE BRACKETS, MOTOR SHAFT SET SCREWS, PUMP HOSE CLAMP
COTTER PINS, BOOM CYLINDERS, TENSION JAM NUT, ETC., ETC...
CHECK ALL FASTENERS REGULARLY AS
A PART OF YOUR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
IF YOU FIND LOOSE BOLTS CHECK MORE OFTEN!
ONLY REPLACE WITH EQUAL GRADE FASTENER OR BETTER.
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT DUE TO LOOSE FASTENERS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE OPERATOR AND NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
DECAL10
USE LOCKWASHERS OR LOCTITE WHERE NEEDED.
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11
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89
102
5
DANGER
NO RIDERS
NO PASAJEROS
DECAL195
195
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