SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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onthehighway.
4. Whenoperatingin thefieldunlockthebrakepedals.
5. Reducespeedbeforeturningorapplyingthebrakes.
Brakeboththewheelssimultaneouslywhenmaking
an emergency stop.
6. Do not engage the differential lock when turning
the tractor. When engaged, the lock will prevent
the tractor taking the turn and may result in
overturning of the tractor.
7. Ifthe tractordrivewheelsarestuck,shiftto reverse
gear and back out, to prevent from lifting the front
wheelsofftheroundand possiblyrolling thetractor
overbackwards.
8. Slowmoving vehicleson highwaysare dangerous.
Useaslow moving (SMV) sign inconjunctionwith
red lights, tail lights, and flashing warning lights.
9. Useextreme cautionand avoidhard applicationof
the tractor brakes when towing heavy loads. Any
towed vehicle whose total weight exceeds that of
the tractor must be equipped with brakes for safe
operation.
10. Watchwhere youare goingespecially atrowends,
on roads, around trees and any low hanging
obstacle.
11. Dip the tractor lights when meeting a vehicle at
night. Ensure the lights are adjusted to avoid
blinding the driver of an on coming vehicle
(applicable only twin beam Head lamps are fitted.
12. Alwayscheckoverheadclearance,especiallywhen
working in confined spaces.
13. Engage the clutch slowly when driving out of a
ditch, gully or up a steep hillside. Disengage the
clutch promptly if the front wheels rise off the
ground.
OPERATING THE P.T.O.
1. Ensure the P.T.O. guard is always installed and
replacethe P.T.O.shaftcapwhentheP.T.O.is not
beingused.
2. Shutoffthe engine and waitforthe P.T.O. shaft to
stopturningbeforegettingoff thetractor toconnect
ordisconnect P.T.O.drivenequipment.
3. Applytheparkingbrakeand blockthe rearwheels,
front and rear, when operating stationary P.T.O.
drivenequipment.
4. Toavoidinjuryneverclean,unclog,adjustorservice
P.T.O.driven equipmentwhile thetractor engineis
running.
5. NeverwearlooseclothingwhenoperatingtheP.T.O.
or when near equipment that is rotating.
6. Beforeoperating implements,study theimplement
manufacturer’s handbook. Certain implements
requirespecial operatingtechniques.
SERVICING THE TRACTOR
1. Keepthetractorandequipment, particularlybrakes
and steering, maintained in a reliable and
satisfactory condition to ensure your safety and
comply with legal requirements.
2. Stop the engine and disconnect battery terminals
beforeperformingany service on the tractor.
3. Topreventfireorexplosion,keepopenflamesaway
from the battery. To prevent sparks which could
cause explosion, use jumper cables according to
instructions.
4. The fuel oil in the injection system and fluid in the
hydraulicsystem are underhigh pressure andcan
penetrate the skin. Unqualified and unauthorized
persons should not remove or attempt to adjust a
pump, injector, nozzle or any other part of the fuel
injectionsystem.This also may beunlawfulunder
certain circumstances. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious injury.
5. DO NOT
lUse your hand to check for leaks. Use a piece
of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.
lStop the engine and relieve pressure before
connecting or disconnecting hydraulic or fuel
lines.
lTighten all connections before starting the
engineor pressurising lines.
lIf fluid is injected into the skin obtain medical
attentionimmediately or gangrene mayresult.
6. Thecoolingsystem operatesunderpressure which
iscontrolledby the radiator cap. Itisdangerous to
remove the cap while the system is hot. Allow the
engine to cool, then turn the cap slowly to the first
stop and allow the pressure to escape before
removingthe cap entirely.
7. Continuouslongterm contact with usedengineoil
may cause skin cancer. Avoid prolonged contact
withused engineoil. Washskin promptlywithsoap
andwater.
8. Some components on your tractor, such as
gasketsand frictionsurfaces (brake linings,clutch
linings, etc.), may contain asbestos. Breathing
asbestos dust is dangerous to your health. You
are, therefore, advised to have any maintenance
or repair operations on such components carried
out by an Authorised Dealer. If, however, service
operations are to be undertaken on parts that
contain asbestos, the following essential
precautions must be observed: