Dong Feng ZB 65, Operator'S Manual

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Factory Direct Tractors
Safety First
S-18
Towing and transport
To ensure the tractor is stable when working,
adjust the towing attachment to suit the trailer or
drawn implement.
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For your personal safety, trailers should be
equipped with an independent braking system.
• Drive slowly when towing heavy loads.
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Always use the drawbar and towing equipment
to pull heavy loads. Avoid towing or connecting
heavy loads to the three point linkage, lower
links or to the top link, because of increased
rearing and tipping danger.
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When towing, never negotiate bends with a
locked differential because you will not be able
to steer the tractor.
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Using agricultural implements and machinery
• Do not connect implements or machinery
requiring a higher power rating than your tractor
class.
• Never stand between tractor and implement
to facilitate hitching while the tractor is being
backed up.
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Making sure no one is within operating range of
the tractor and implement before actuating the
power take-off shaft connected to the machine.
Stopping the tractor
• Never leave implements in a raised position
while the tractor is stationary, lower the
implement before switching the engine off.
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Before leaving the tractor seat, move the
transmission control lever to neutral position,
disengage the power take-off shaft, apply the
hand brake by pushing the brake pedals and
setting the hand brake lever and turn the engine
off last. Always remove the key from the starter
switch when leaving the tractor unattended.
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Look for level ground to park the tractor on. On
sloping ground, shift into a gear and lock the hand
brake. Shift into low range first forward gear if
facing uphill or into low range reverse gear if
facing downhill. For more safety, use a wheel
chock on the rear wheels. Be sure to use a
wheel chock if parking your tractor with a trailer
on a hill.
Tractor maintenance
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Allow the engine to cool off sufficiently before
removing the radiator cap. After the engine is
shut down for some time, slowly turn the cap to
release pressures before removing it completely.
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Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the
battery before starting any work on the electrical
system, parts or components.
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Before disconnecting any hydraulic line or hose,
release the oil pressure by moving the hydraulic
levers back and forth for a few seconds with the
engine off.
• Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure could
cause serious personal injury. When searching
for or detecting
oil leaks, make sure to use
adequate safety protection such as shields,
goggles and gloves.
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Prior to carrying out any maintenance on the
tractor or connected implement, including
inspections, adjustments and cleaning, make
sure that the engine is turned off, transmission
is in neutral, brakes are locked, the power take-
off is disengaged and all other moving parts are
stationary.
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Do not repair or adjust wheels and tyres unless
you have suitable tools and the necessary
experience. Incorrect tyre installation may
seriously affect your personal safety. If in any
doubt, call a qualified trades person.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely when you
expect to work in full sunlight as the fuel can
expand and escape. In which case, promptly
wipe up any fuel spill.
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Tractor fuel is flammable and may be dangerous.
Never refuel while the engine is running, still hot,
near an open flame, or when you are smoking.