Farmtrac FT 6050 CROSS, Operator'S Manual

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12
Working
CONTROL, INSTRUMENTS AND OPERATION
1. Pull only from the drawbar. Never hitch to axle housing
or any other point except drawbar :such arrangements
will increase the risk of serious personal injury or
death due to a tractor upset.
(1) Drawbar
2. For trailing PTO-driven implements, set the drawbar
to the towing position.
3. Attach pulled or towed loads to the drawbar only.
4. Keep all shields and guards in place. Replace any that
are missing or damaged.
5. Avoid sudden starts. To avoid upsets, slow down
when turning, on uneven ground, and before
stopping.
6. The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked
and attempting to do so could be dangerous.
7. D o n o t o p e r a t e n e a r d i t c h e s , h o l e s ,
embankments, or other ground surface features
which may collapse under the tractor’s weight.
The risk of tractor instability is even higher when
the ground is loose or wet. Tall grass can hide
obstacles, walk the area first to be sure.
8. Watch where you are going at all times, Watch for
and avoid obstacles, Be alert at row ends, near
trees, and other obstructions.
9. Never try to get on or off a moving tractor.
10. Always sit on the operator’s seat when operating
levers or controls.
11. Do not stand between tractor and implement or
trailed vehicle unless parking brake is applied.
Hearing Protection
A hearing protection to be worn when sound
levels exceed certain limits.
Hearing Protection Rules of Thumb
NOTE : Noise at operator’s ear level is below 86
dB(A)
1. Wo (Max allowabable weight can be put on the lower link end) = 1500kg.
2. W1(Max drawbar load) = 1500kg
3. W2 (trailer loading weight) = 5000Kg.
Transmission P.T.O. may be engaged or disengaged
whether the tractor is moving or stationary. When stopping
the tractor, the action of depressing the clutch pedal will
not stop rotation of the P.T.O. output shaft since it is fitted
with Independent PTO clutch.
IMPORTANT : Always disengage the independent PTO
clutch lever before engaging or dis-engaging the P.T.O. to
prevent damage to P.T.O. components.