Frontier SB1388, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS- continued
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General Information
1.
Read the operator's manual carefully before
using tractor. Lack of operating knowledge
can lead to accidents.
2.
Do not allow anyone but the operator to ride
on the tractor. There is no safe place for
extra riders
Operating the Tractor
1.
Never run the tractor engine in a closed
building without adequate ventilation, as the
exhaust fumes are very dangerous.
2.
Never allow an open flame near the fuel
tank or battery.
3.
Make sure the shield is installed when using
a PTO-driven equipment and always
replace the shield if damaged.
4.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop,
shut off the engine, lower the implement to
the ground and remove the ignition key
before leaving the tractor.
5.
Never park the tractor on a steep slope.
6.
Do not attempt to operate on steep slopes.
7.
Use of tire chains for better traction and
stability is recommended.
8.
Always drive the tractor at speeds
compatible with safety, especially when
operating over rough ground, crossing
ditches, or when turning.
9.
Handle fuel with care, as it is highly
flammable.
10.
Use approved fuel container.
11.
Never add fuel to a running engine or a hot
engine.
12.
Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap
securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
13.
Never allow anyone to operate the
snowblower until they are thoroughly
familiar with basic tractor and snowblower
operation.
14.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels
when attachments are in transport position.
Without this weight, tractor could tip over,
causing personal injury or death. The weight
may be attained with a loader, front wheel
weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights.
Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not
estimate.
15.
Always make sure all snowblower components
are properly installed and securely fastened
BEFORE operation.
During Operation
1.
Do not allow anyone to ride on the
tractor/snowblower at any time. There is no
safe place for passengers on this equipment.
The operator MUST sit in the tractor seat.
2.
Eye and hearing protection is recommended
when operating the snowblower.
3.
Operate only during daylight hours, or when
the area is well lit with bright artificial light.
4.
Disengage the PTO (turn to “OFF”), place the
transmission in neutral, set the parking brake,
shut off the engine and remove the key, and
make sure rotating components have stopped
BEFORE leaving the operator’s seat.
5.
Inspect the snowblower after striking any
foreign object to assure that all snowblower
parts are safe and secure and not damaged.