Dong Feng ZB 65, Operator'S Manual

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Factory Direct Tractors
Safety Precautions
• Use low gear on hills
Shift to a low gear before descending a steep hill. This
improves your control of the tractor with little or no braking.
Use engine braking to reduce speed before applying the
tractor brakes. Run-away tractors often tip over. Never
coast downhill.
When driving on icy, wet or graveled surfaces reduce
speed and be sure the tractor is properly ballasted to avoid
skidding and loss of steering control. For best control,
engage mechanical front wheel drive (if equipped).
Additional ballast may be needed for transporting heavy
linkage mounted implements. When the implement is
raised, drive slowly over rough ground, regardless of how
much ballast is used.
• Operator only
Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off
Riders or passengers on the machine are subject to injury
such as being struck by foreign objects, being jolted and
thrown off, and slipping and falling of the machine. Riders
also obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the tractor
being operated in an unsafe manner.
• Getting out of sticky situations safely
Attempting to free a stuck machine can involve safety
hazards such as the tow tractor tipping backwards and
overturning. The tow chain or tow bar can also fail and recoil
from its stretched condition causing injury and damage.
Back your tractor out if it gets bogged down in mud unhitch
any towed implements. Dig mud from behind the rear
wheels. Place boards behind the wheels to provide a solid
base and try to back out slowly. If necessary, dig mud from
the front of all wheels and drive slowly ahead.
If towing with another unit, use the tow bar and a long chain
(a cable is not recommended). Inspect the chain for flaws.
Make sure all parts of the towing equipment are of adequate
size and strong enough to handle the load always hitch to
the drawbar of the towing unit. Do not hitch to the front
push bar attachment point. The hitch point should never be
above the rear drive axles.
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