Clover HRT160, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual
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WARNING: Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely
understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the
Manual or on the Tractor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine suddenly in an emergency.
Safety notes
WARNING: Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel to operate the Tractor
and Implement without supervision. Make sure the operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior
to operation.The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses,
and proper hearing protection at all times for protection from injury including injury from items that may be
thrown by the equipment.
CAUTION PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent hearing loss.
We recommend that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in
the Operator’s position exceeds
80db. Noise over 85db over an extended period of time will cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db
adjacent to the Operator over an extended period of time will cause permanent or total hearing loss.
NOTE:
Hearing loss from loud noise [from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such sources close to the
ear] is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery
DANGER KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement
and possible serious injury or death.Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children
can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause the Implement to shift or fall
crushing themselves or others.
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DANGER NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the Tractor and Implement.
Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s
ability to operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or Implement, an operator on
prescription or over-the-counter medication must consult a medical professional regarding any side effects of
the medication that would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely.
DANGER NEVER knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment when their alertness or coordination is
impaired. Serious injury or death to the operator or others could result if the operator is under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
Prolonged operation may cause operator boredom and fatigue affecting safe operation.
Take scheduled work breaks to help prevent these potentially impaired operating
conditions. Never operate the Implement and Tractor in a fatigued or bored mental state
which impairs proper and safe operation.
WARNING Use extreme caution when getting onto the Implement to perform repairs, maintenance and
when removing accumulated material. Only stand on solid flat surfaces to ensure good
footing. Use a ladder or raised stand to access high spots which cannot be reached from
ground level. Slipping and falling can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and
hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance or repairs.
Use gloves and eye protection when servicing hot components. Contact with a hot surface
or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding.
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DANGER DO NOT operate this Implement on a Tractor that is not properly maintained. Should a
mechanical or Tractor control failure occur while operating, immediately shut down the
Tractor and perform repairs before resuming operation. Serious injury and possible death
could occur from not maintaining this Implement and Tractor in good operating condition.
WARNING Avoid contact with hot surfaces of the engine or muffler. Use gloves and eye protection
when servicing hot components. Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause serious injury
from burns or scalding.
Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result
in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped
and the decks are securely blocked up.
DANGER Always keep a careful lookout and use extreme care when working around utility and
municipal obstructions. Never allow the Mower to contact any utility, municipal, or other
type structure. Clearly mark all mowing obstructions and consult local utility providers for
a safe code of operation.