FMA SERIES
12
WARNING
Always disengage the tractor PTO when the driveshaft exceeds an angle of 10 degrees up or down
while operating. An excessive angle with driveshaft rotating can break the driveshaft and cause
flying projectiles.
CAUTION
Avoid clutch's overheating caused by too long or frequent slipping of the clutch, since it can damage
the clutch components. Before checking slip clutch, make sure it has cooled. Clutch could be
extremely hot and cause severe burn.
CAUTION
Prolonged use of the hoe can cause overheating of the gearbox. Do not touch the gearbox during
use and immediately after, it could be extremely hot and cause severe burn.
WARNING
All adjustment operations on the hoe must be performed by qualified and trained operators, with
the tractor engine off, the PTO disengaged, the hoe lowered to the ground or on security stands,
the ignition key off and the parking brake set.
3.4.
TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before transporting, determine the stopping characteristics of the tractor and implement.
WARNING
Transport only at speeds where you can maintain control of the equipment.
WARNING
When driving on roads, the implement must be in transport position adequately raised from the
road surface, with tractor lifting hydraulics locked so that the hoe cannot be lowered accidentally.
DANGER
The implement may be wider than the tractor. Pay attention during transporting to persons, animals
or obstacles exposed.
WARNING
When turning, use extreme care and reduce tractor speed.
WARNING
Do not operate the tractor with weak or faulty brakes or worn tires.
CAUTION
Always use tractor lighting system and auxiliary lighting system for an adequate warning to
operators of other
vehicles, especially when transporting at night or in conditions of reduced
visibility.
DANGER
In case of hoe lifting, make sure that the lifting device chosen is suitable to perform the operation
safely, and use only the lifting points prescribed on hoe.
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