Purpose of This Manual
This manual is provided to thoroughly instruct owner, operator, and maintenance
personnel in the proper use and care of the Thomas Bankout. Operator safety
provisions, ease of maintenance, and rugged, high quality construction make the
Thomas Bankout a productive, "paying proposition". Only proper use and maintenance
by informed people will ensure that the Thomas Bankout continues as a safe,
serviceable tool for your agricultural business. Just check in the Table of
Contents to learn the location of each clearly identified section within the manual.
The owner and each operator must read and understand the information contained in
this manual. Do not attempt to operate the Thomas Bankout equipment before you
have read and understood this manual!
The Warranty Document for this equipment appears with your copy of the Purchase-
Order which you received at the time of purchase. It is essential to cite the complete
engine, transmission, and chassis serial numbers in all correspondence and repair parts
orders.
To assure that you receive the correct parts, when ordering, it is essential that you
include the year of manufacture for your Thomas Bankout. The serial number and year
of manufacture can be found in three places, on the purchase order, on the plaque at
the front of the cab, or welded on the lower frame tube near the battery box.
Section 1 - Purpose
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