Buhler Versatile 2290, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
National Safety Council statistics indicate many people die or suffer serious injury each year as
a result of farm accidents.
Don’t become a statistic or victim.
Carefully review the procedures given in this manual with all operators ANNUALLY. It is
important that all operators be familiar with, AND FOLLOW, safety precautions.
Operating instructions must be given to everyone using the tractor before operation and at least
once yearly thereafter in compliance with OSHA Regulation 1928.57 (United States).
A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain
precautions. To help prevent accidents, read and take the following precautions before
operating the tractor. Equipment should be operated only by those who are responsible and
instructed to do so.
THE TRACTOR
1. Read the Operator’s Manual carefully
before using the tractor. Lack of
operating knowledge can lead to
accidents.
2. Only allow properly trained and qualified
persons to operate the tractor.
3. Do not permit anyone but the operator to
ride on the tractor. There is no safe place
for extra riders.
4. Replace all missing, illegible or damaged
safety decals.
5. Keep safety decals free of dirt or grime.
6. Do not modify, alter, or permit anyone
else to modify or alter the tractor or any of
its components or any tractor function
without first consulting an authorized
Buhler Versatile dealer.
7. Install all shields before starting or
operating the tractor.
8. Never jump from the tractor. There is a
danger of catching clothing on
protruding parts.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
1. Always sit in the driver’s seat while
starting or driving the tractor.
2. When driving on public roads, have
consideration for other road users. Pull to
the side of the road so that any following
traffic may pass.
3. Dim the tractor lights when meeting a
vehicle at night. Make sure the lights are
adjusted to prevent blinding the driver of
an oncoming vehicle.
4. Reduce engine speed before turning or
applying the brakes.
5. Any towed vehicle whose total weight
exceeds that of the towing tractor must be
equipped with brakes for safe operation.
6. Never apply the differential lock when
turning. When engaged, the differential
lock will increase the effort required to
turn the tractor and increase the turning
radius.
7. Always check overhead clearance,
especially when transporting the tractor.
Watch where you are going, especially at
row ends, on roads, and around trees and
low overhanging obstacles.