Challenger Techstar CVT MT525B Series, Operators Instruction Book

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2 . INTRODUCTION - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY
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2.11 Challenger MT500B EU
2.14.6 - Protect the environment
• It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or soil. Use
authorized waste disposal facilities, including civic
amenity sites and garages providing facilities for dis-
posal of used oil. If in doubt, contact your local authority
for advice.
2.15 - SERVICING THE TRACTOR
• DO NOT SERVICE the tractor while the engine is run-
ning or hot, or if the tractor is in motion (Fig. 7).
• Before making adjustments to or servicing the electrical
system, disconnect the battery cables, negative (-) cable
first.
• To prevent fires or explosions keep open flame away
from the battery or cold weather starting aids. To pre-
vent sparks which could cause explosions use jumper
cables according to instructions.
• When making repairs or adjustments it is recommended
that you consult your Dealer, and have the work carried
out by trained personnel.
• The implement and/or tractor must be supported on
suitable blocks or stands, NOT a hydraulic jack.
• Check all nuts and bolts periodically for tightness, espe-
cially wheel hub and rim nuts. Tighten to the prescribed
torque values.
2.16 - STARTING
2.16.1 - Warn personnel before starting
Before starting, walk completely around the tractor and any
attached equipment. Make sure that no one is under it, on
it, or close to it. Tell other workers or people nearby that the
tractor is about to start. Do not start the tractor while there
are people near the tractor, tools or trailed implements.
Ensure that all bystanders, particularly children, are a suita-
ble distance away before starting the engine.
2.16.2 - Get on and off the tractor safely
Always use "three point contact" with the machine, and
face the machine when you get on it. (Three point contact
means both hands and one foot or one hand and both feet
are in contact with the machine at all times when getting
on and off).
Clean your shoes and wipe your hands before getting on.
Use handrails, grab handles, ladders or footsteps (as pro-
vided) when getting on and off.
DO NOT use control levers as a hand hold and never step
on pedals when getting on and off.
DO NOT attempt to get on or off a moving tractor. DO NOT
jump off a tractor other than in an emergency.
2.16.3 - Safe start-up
WARNING: Before starting the engine make
sure there is plenty of ventilation. DO NOT
operate the engine in a closed building. The
exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Always start the engine from the driver’s seat with all the
transmission levers and the PTO lever in neutral.
Make sure that the tractor dual brake pedals are locked to-
gether at all times unless you are making turns in the field
which require independent use of the brakes. Make sure
the brakes are properly adjusted so that both brakes en-
gage at the same time.
Adjust the seat, fasten the seat belt (as specified in the
book), apply the handbrake and put all controls in neutral
before starting up.
DANGER: Start the engine, with the ignition
key, from the driver’s seat only. DO NOT
ATTEMPT to start the engine by shorting
across the starter terminals. The machine will
start in gear if the neutral start circuit is bypassed. This
could cause serious injury or death to anyone in the
vicinity of the tractor (Fig. 8).
Fig. 7
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