Iran Tractor ITM 475, Operators Instruction Book

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General information
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ground conditions or on loose surfaces
such as sand or gravel.
Sudden or heavy braking during turns
increases the tendency to oversteer. This
effect is more pronounced with trailed
equipment and can lead to jack-knifing
when towing a trailer.
Four wheel drive provides greatly in-
creased traction over two wheel drive.
Extra caution is needed on steep slopes
if four wheel drive is fitted since traction
will be maintained on steeper slopes, in-
creasing the possibility of overturning.
Engage low gear when descending
steep hills. If four wheel drive is fitted,
select it for four wheel braking effect
when the tractor is in gear.
Power Take Off (PTO)
When stopping any PTO drive on a ma-
chine, idle the engine to reduce the PTO
speeds before disengaging.
Warning
DO NOT remove the tractor PTO
shield or implement shield. Observe all
safety decals on the PTO driveline.
Warning
DO NOT use PTO adapters, reducers
or extensions as they extend the PTO
coupler and universal joint out beyond the
protection offered by the shield.
Fig. 24: The risk of using any extra transmis-
sion on P.T.O. shaft.
Always disengage the PTO clutch. stop
the engine and remove the key before:
1. Connecting or disconnecting the PTO
shaft.
2. Adjusting the PTO driveline or PTO
driven machine.
3. Cleaning, unblocking or servicing the
PTO driveline
General driving
Keep the brake pedals latched together
at all times unless independent braking is
required. Never use independent braking
during transport.
Always drive at a safe speed relative
to local conditions and ensure that your
speed is low enough for an emergency
stop to be safe and secure.
Reduce speed on bends to avoid the
risk of overturning.
Operating the tractor beyond its design
limits can cause damage. It can also be
dangerous. Do not operate the machine
outside its limits. Do not try to upgrade
the tractor’s performance by unapproved
modifications.
Use a safety chain
A safety chain Will help control drawn
equipment should it accidentally separate
from the drawbar while transporting.
Using the appropriate adapter parts at-
tach the chain to the tractor drawbar sup-