Belarus 1523, Operating Manual

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BELARUS- 1523/1523В /1523.3 /1523В.3 Safety Requirements
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and cover the PTO tail-piece with
a protective hood.
1.4.15. NEVER lower the farm machine
by setting the distributor lever to
the “Forced Drop” position.
1.4.16. Prior to starting the engine, set
the gear shifter and the range
changeover lever to the neutral
position. When starting the en-
gine there shall be nobody in
front of the tractor, under and
behind it as well as between the
tractor and the machine attached
to it.
1.4.17. When hitching or attaching the
agricultural machines or imple-
ments to the tractor, the trailer
hand shall be at a safe distance
until the complete stop of the
tractor. The hitching or attaching
operation should be only started
on the operator’s signal.
1.4.18. Should any malfunction or fault
occur, stop immediately the trac-
tor and eliminate the cause.
1.4.19. When working with the agricul-
tural machines attached to the
tractor, follow additionally the
safety precautions specified for
operating these machines.
1.4.20. Prior to attachment of agricultural
machines to the tractor, make
sure that automatic catches of
the RHL lower and top links are
clean and serviceable. DO NOT
work with catch inner recesses
damaged, clogged up with dirt
and/or foreign particles.
1.4.21. Prior to lifting or lowering an ag-
ricultural implement as well as
when making turns, make sure
that there is no risk of hitting
anybody or running over an ob-
stacle.
1.4.22. When on transport trips and un-
dergoing turns with raised ma-
chine/implement, preliminary set
the PTO control lever to the
“Brake” position, to avoid break-
down to the tractor and/or agri-
cultural machines/implements.
1.4.23. Lower the mounted machine to
its working position or lift it to at-
tain position for transport only
when the tractor is moving for-
ward in a straight line.
1.4.24. The universal-joint shaft trans-
mitting the rotational motion from
the tractor PTO to the aggre-
gated agricultural unit tools shall
be enclosed.
1.4.25. Make sure that any additional
equipment and/or auxiliary de-
vices are properly installed and
intended and approved for use
on your tractor.
Keep in mind that your tractor, if
carelessly or improperly oper-
ated and/or poorly maintained,
can be a serious hazard to the
operator and others. DO NOT
use equipment which is not des-
ignated or authorized for installa-
tion on the tractor.
1.4.26. When machine-and-tractor ag-
gregates are running in a col-
umn, the clearance between
them must be at least 30 m.
1.4.27. When driving on a slippery road
with the ADL engaged, run the
tractor ganged up with imple-
ments at a speed not exceeding
12 km/h.
1.4.28. When driving on slopes, increase
the tractor wheel track to maxi-
mum possible.
1.4.29. Avoid sharp turns when driving
under full load and/or at a high
speed.
1.4.30. Operate the tractor in the twilight
or at night provided the lightning
equipment is serviceable and
switched on.